Top Ncaa Basketball Title Contenders Of The 2016-17 Season

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In a few months, another iteration of the NCAA tournament will be played out by 68 qualified teams. And while practices have just begun for many college programs, there already are championship favorites expected to contend for the 2017 national title, some of which are the following:

Villanova Wildcats: Every other team is gunning to wrestle the national title away from the Wildcats, whose 2016 campaign was one of the most dominant tournament runs in NCAA history. The defending champion boasts an experienced roster as the team lost just two starters this past offseason. Villanova is out to prove that their success last year was no fluke.

Duke Blue Devils: Not listing Duke in the title favorites discussion would be a major mistake. Year after year, Duke continues to show that their program is top notch, and the upcoming season would be no different. Especially with coach Mike Krzyzewski patrolling the sidelines, key players returning for another championship run, and a couple of the best freshmen.

Kentucky Wildcats: Last season Kentucky was full of disappointment; and if there is something that legendary coach John Calipari has shown in the past, it is that his team does not stay out of the Final Four for long. With a handful of four- or five-star recruits, a national title would not be surprising for the team.

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Kansas Jayhawks: A potential top NBA draft pick, arguably the nation’s most elite backcourt, a solid frontcourt, and one of the best coaches in Bill Self – being equipped with all these will undoubtedly help the Jayhawks once again make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

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