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The Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for next season in college basketball have been updated, and now that rosters are beginning to crystallize, its time to get familiar with each team. Weve already touched on the incoming freshmen to know, the future stars of reality TV,?the top NBA prospect?and each teams defining song. Now we look at the players who can lead, the ones who might someday become head coaches.?1. Duke Blue Devils: Matt Jones The designated dirty-work guy of Dukes 2014-15 national title run has spent most of his career being overshadowed by the Blue Devils increasingly terrifying collection of future NBA talents. He doesnt mind in the least. Now a rising senior, Jones is a consummate leader: selfless, understated and reliable. -- Eamonn Brennan2. Villanova Wildcats: Kris Jenkins If coaching is a learned trait, then Jenkins already has a leg up on the competition. His mother, Felicia, was a successful college coach at Division II Benedict College and is now a high school coach. His guardian, Nate Britt, Sr., not only helped his son, Nate Britt, and Jenkins succeed in summer-league ball, he once turned his sons soccer team from a ragtag bunch of community players into an undefeated travel squad. -- Dana ONeil3. Kentucky Wildcats: Dominique Hawkins Coaching in 2016 requires a disciplined demeanor. So many egos to manage. Hawkins would not break under that pressure. Hes a reserve for a Kentucky team thats recruited some of the most talented players in America. Hawkins never complained about his role as younger players earned minutes over him. He just established an example for others to follow in the locker room. Hawkins understands the game, hes competed against the best and hes always focused on the goals of the team. Thats a great foundation for any coach. -- Myron Medcalf4. Kansas Jayhawks: Tyler Self He knows all the dramatic game stories and likely has watched the film of his dad taking Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Illinois and the Jayhawks to the postseason. Self could be one of those kids who is adamantly opposed to following in his dads footsteps. Or maybe hes counting down the days until graduation when Bill Self could hire him in an entry-level position and he begins the long road to becoming a head coach. -- C.L. Brown5. Virginia Cavaliers: London Perrantes Just watch him play and youll see why. Tony Bennetts floor leader just thinks the game and makes the correct play the majority of the time. Hes the true quarterback of the team, and is an extension of Bennett on the court. This one is a no-brainer. -- Jeff Goodman6. North Carolina Tar Heels: Joel Berry The end of Marcus Paiges career was a farewell to one of the great that guy will probably be an awesome coach one day players of the past decade. Berry isnt the no-brainer Paige would have been for this category, but he is an insightful, and incisive, floor general in his own right. Failing that, [Theo Pinsons postgame press conferences would be amazing. -- Brennan7. Oregon Ducks: Phil Richmond So what if the redshirt junior and walk-on hasnt played much? His father is Mitch Richmond, who was a six-time NBA All-Star. Pop even played for Ducks head coach Dana Altman in junior college and at Kansas State, where Altman was an assistant. In other words, Phil was schooled in good hoops. And before he was a walk-on, Phil was a manager, which is about the same as being a basketball coaching intern. -- ONeil8. Wisconsin Badgers: Zak Showalter Pedigree matters in coaching. The sons of successful coaches arent guaranteed successful careers on the sidelines, but their knowledge of the game often boosts their chances. Showalters father, Steve Showalter, turned Germantown High School (Germantown, Wis.) into a powerhouse that won three consecutive state championships from 2012 through 2014. He also played for Bo Ryan at UW-Platteville. Zak Showalter (7.5 PPG) is a good two-way player for a Badgers team that will demand a greater contribution from him during his senior season. Coaching would be a natural progression for the veteran after his career ends. -- Medcalf9. Xavier Musketeers: Myles Davis Davis is already a coach on the floor for Chris Mack. He led the Musketeers in assists last season with 4.1 per game and ranked fourth in the Big East in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.2. And lets talk pedigree for a minute: Hes the cousin of former Pittsburgh guards Brandon and Brevin Knight. Davis knows the nuances of the game; hes ready to be on a sideline near you when his playing days are done. -- Brown10. Michigan State Spartans: Lourawls Tum Tum Nairn All you need to do is meet Tum Tum once to see why hell be a great coach someday. Hes got an outgoing, infectious personality in which hes almost always upbeat. He knows the game, and would be a fantastic recruiter sometime down the line. -- Goodman11. Indiana Hoosiers: Collin Hartman Hartman is undersized against most forwards and outrun by most wings. Yet, he has thrived at Indiana. Why? He can shoot it, sure, but mostly he grasps the nuances of the game -- angles, positioning, timing -- in ways few college players can. Throw in an inherent understanding of advanced analytics, and that sounds like a pretty good coach to us. -- Brennan12. Arizona Wildcats: Kobi Simmons Odds are the sensational freshman will be busy playing when his college career ends, but the highly sought-after point guard didnt just turn heads because he left high school as the all-time leading scorer (more than 2,000 points). He also led his team to more than 100 wins, two state titles and four championship game appearances. Thats a guy who knows how to win as much as he knows how to play. -- ONeil13. Louisville Cardinals: Quentin Snider As the world crumbled around his program following a sex-for-pay scandal, Snider never surrendered his poise. Thats a critical trait for any coach. He made gains in his second season and evolved into a reliable weapon for a strong Louisville team. He also earned a spot on the all-ACC academic team for the second consecutive season. In 2016-17, Snider will add the role of team captain -- quarterback of our team, Rick Pitino recently told reporters -- and most expect the junior to handle those duties with ease. Hes in a tough situation due to the drama that surrounds the Cardinals. But this experience will help him if he faces challenges as a coach in the future. -- Medcalf14. Purdue Boilermakers: Spike AlbrechtSpike Albrecht has yet to play a game for the Boilermakers, but the Michigan transfer was a two-time captain with the Wolverines and made the 2013 all-Final Four team. Hes expected to step into the starting lineup at Purdue, which could use some stability at point guard. The 5-foot-11 guard has overachieved throughout his playing career, which tends to make for the best leaders. -- Brown15. West Virginia Mountaineers: Tarik Phillip The senior guard, who originally hails from Brooklyn, has a high basketball IQ and also is really good with the young kids on the team. He possesses quality leadership, and would be a quality coach someday. -- Goodman16. Gonzaga Bulldogs: Przemek Karnowski After a November back injury, Karnowski spent pretty much all of the 2015-16 season in street clothes on the bench ... which means he already has a year of coaching experience on his resume! (Thats totally how coaching works, right?) -- Brennan17. UCLA Bruins: Bryce Alford In the Kevin Bacon scheme of things, Alford is only one step removed from Bob Knight, a guy who knew a thing or two about coaching. And, of course, Alfords father, Steve, pretty much has made a lifetime on the basketball court. Granted, Steves run at UCLA hasnt been easy, partially complicated by coaching Bryce, but there again is another lesson for Bryce down the road. -- ONeil18. Maryland Terrapins: Melo Trimble Trimble returns to Maryland as one of the best players in the country. Few competitors can match his ability to slash and score. But this is a season that will force Trimble to play a more vocal role in the locker room. Thats not something hes had to do in recent years because he was surrounded by vocal leaders, such as Rasheed Sulaimon and Robert Carter. Thats the only missing component for a potential future coach and young man who has managed talented rosters, on the court, throughout his career at Maryland. A more assertive Trimble could mature into a great coach one day. -- Medcalf19. Saint Marys Gaels: Emmett Naar Naar is by far the most important player on the Gaels roster. He already sees the game on a different level than most as he led the team in scoring and assists last season. When a play needs to be made, Saint Marys turns to Naar to deliver. Those same leadership qualities would serve him well if he were the one in a suit and tie diagramming a play late in a close game. -- Brown20. Creighton Bluejays: Isaiah Zierden Has a great basketball mind, sees things others dont, knows how to manipulate the game. Plus, he is the son of a coach -- so he knows the life. -- Goodman21. Rhode Island Rams: E.C. Matthews Rhodys do-everything star guard would have been the obvious choice for this award last offseason, if only for his comprehensive -- and defense-oriented -- understanding of the game. After a season-ending injury in the 2015-16 opener, Matthews was forced to spend a year looking at, in his own words, a different side of things -- the coaching side.?-- Brennan22. Cincinnati Bearcats:?Troy Caupain In a lot of ways, the senior-to-be already has been a coach for the Bearcats. Through the turmoil of Mick Cronins illness and absence, Caupains steadying presence was part of the reason that Cincinnati soldiered on without missing so much as a beat. Caupains numbers have improved every year, his scoring and assists going up while the turnovers shrink backwards. -- ONeil23. Florida State Seminoles:?Xavier Rathan-Mayes Rathan-Mayes will return to a loaded Florida State squad that should rise in the ACC. His leadership will prove critical to the young roster. He boasts that rare combination of aggressiveness and selflessness. He averaged 11.8 PPG, a drop from the previous season, after freshmen stars Malik Beasley (15.8 PPG) and Dwayne Bacon (15.6 PPG) arrived last year. But he also finished 11th in assist rate in league play, per KenPom.com, and reduced his turnovers by nearly one per game from the previous season. Florida State adds elite prospect Jonathan Isaac this season. So Rathan-Mayes will again defer in some situations. He doesnt seem to mind. Every good coach needs that personality. -- Medcalf24.?Connecticut Huskies: Jalen Adams Sophomore guard Jalen Adams seems to be the kind of player who could emulate coach Kevin Ollies career. Adams may never lead the Huskies in scoring, but he has a knack for being in the right place. Need any proof, ask Daniel Hamilton. The two briefly argued over who should inbound the ball with 0.8 seconds trailing Cincinnati by three in triple overtime. Adams won the discussion, and promptly hit the buzzer-beating 3-pointer from 70 feet to force a fourth overtime. -- Brown25. Syracuse Orange: Matthew Moyer Im not sure Ive come across anyone as outgoing as Moyer -- the sweet-shooting wing who will be a freshman this season -- in a while. Moyer is unfazed going up to anyone, and thats a trait that is often a major asset in the coaching ranks. -- Goodman Puma Scarpe Sito Ufficiale .Y. -- Canadas Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse have another World Cup gold medal after winning the two-women bobsled race on Saturday in Lake Placid, N. Zalando Puma Scarpe . The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set. "All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said. http://www.pumascontate.it/ .Y. -- Syracuse has turned up the defence at the right time all season, and when High Point threatened to pull off a monumental upset the second-ranked Orange did what they do best with their quick hands and savvy play. Puma Scontate Italia . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Zalando Saldi Scarpe Puma . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. Former Butler?basketball player Joel Cornette has died of natural causes at the age of 35, his family announced to the university early Tuesday morning.The Cook County coroner said Cornette was found dead in a Chicago apartment at 1:02 a.m. Tuesday. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.This morning, we spoke with the Cornette family, who has confirmed that their beloved son and brother, Joel, passed away early this morning due to natural causes, a statement issued by Butler University said. They are shocked and devastated by this news. The Butler family also mourns the loss of one of our favorite Bulldogs. Additional information will be released by the Cornette family as it becomes available. Please join us in keeping the Cornette family in your thoughts and prayers.Cornette, who graduated from Butler in 2003, recorded 1,100 points, 712 rebounds and 144 blocks as he helped lead the Bulldogs to three NCAA tournament appearances in his four seasons. Butler had a 100-30 record in Cornettes four seasons.Former Bulldogs coach Brad Stevens, now with the?Celtics, remembered his former player on Twitter.Cornette grew up in Cincinnati and starred at St. Xavier High School before arriving at Butler, where he made the conference all-defensive team three times and earned second-team all-conference honors as a senior in 2002-03.He might be best known for his soaring dunk off a rebound in the closing seconds to beat Indiana 66-64 in 2001. The Bulldogs victory ended Indianas 39-game win streak in the Hoosier Classic.Joel was the consummate team-first teammate, Butler AD Barry Collier told ESPN. He played an important role as a leader and believer of his teammates and the Butler Way. His spirit and confidence carried the team in his time as a Bulldog. Gone too early, may he rest in peace. We are praying for hiss family.ddddddddddddAfter graduating in 2003, Cornette returned to the program as director of basketball operations in 2006-07. The next year, he followed coach Todd Lickliter to Iowa.Words cant express what Joel meant to my family, Butler, Indianapolis, basketball and probably anyone hes ever encountered, said Lickliter, now a scout for the Celtics. The only negative I can think of is that he made it very difficult to coach others because he set a bar that was incredible, a standard that was so high. He did things that only winners do.Cornette coached with the Hawkeyes for three seasons, then joined Priority Sports & Entertainment as the director of basketball recruiting in 2012.Joel was more than just an agent to me, former Wisconsin star and current NBA player?Sam Dekker?wrote on Twitter. He was an awesome man and unreal friend.Said Priority Sports CEO Mark Bartelstein to ESPN: He was as good a teammate as you will ever find. The best way Id describe Joel is like a German shepherd. He was loyal beyond belief and always had your back -- in business and in life. He was a gentle giant, a big man who had the biggest heart. Our business was such a better place from the day we brought him in.For the Bulldogs, it is yet another sad chapter in what has been a difficult year. In January, former center Andrew Smith died after a long battle with cancer. He was 25. Less than a month later, Emerson Kampens 6-month-old son died from a genetic disorder that affects the central nervous system. Kampen, a former Butler player and a close friend of Smiths, was the teams basketball analyst and video coordinator.ESPNs Andy Katz, Jeff Goodman and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '