Jay Bilas' preseason men's basketball All-America team

Men's college basketball is almost upon us.

In less than two weeks, another season will tip off and we will start to get answers to the game's most pressing questions. Can UConn win a third consecutive national title? Can Duke's latest freshman phenom take the Blue Devils all the way? Is Kansas ready to bounce back? Can Nate Oats and Alabama take the final step?

If you haven't been paying attention since the Huskies cut down the nets in April, we're here to catch you up. And there's no better place to start than with my All-America teams.

By the spring, these players will be competing for Final Four appearances, national player of the year honors and NBA riches. For now, they get the next best thing: the Jay Bilas seal of approval.

First Team

Second Team

The Pac-12 Player of the Year (the very last one, too), Love is in attack mode all game long. His efficiency improved last season and should continue to do so in 2024-25.

Third Team

Fourth Team

Player of the Year: Mark Sears, Alabama