What If They Stayed?

The most terrifying college basketball rosters that never existed. Every season, rebuilt with the players who left early for the NBA Draft — as if they'd played out their full eligibility.

46seasons
97what-if returnees
60lottery picks
170future pros on rosters
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2025-26

Scheyer Era · Actual: 35-3 · Elite Eight — #1 overall seed (East). Beat Siena 71-65, TCU 81-58, St. John's 80-75. Lost to UConn 73-72 on Braylon Mullins 35-foot buzzer-beater.
★★★★
4 lottery · 5 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Cooper FlaggForward
Sophomore
#4
Kon KnueppelGuard/Forward
Sophomore
#10
Khaman MaluachC
Sophomore
#12
Dereck Lively IICenter
Senior
#16
Jared McCainGuard
Junior
#32
Kyle FilipowskiCenter
Senior
#42
Sion JamesGuard
Sophomore
#49
Tyrese ProctorGuard
Senior
8 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2024-25

Scheyer Era · Actual: 35-4 · #1 seed East — Final Four (beat Mount St. Mary's, Baylor, Arizona, Alabama; lost to #1 Houston 67-70)
★★★
2 lottery · 4 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Paolo BancheroForward
Senior
#12
Dereck Lively IICenter
Junior
#16
AJ GriffinForward
Senior
#16
Jared McCainGuard
Sophomore
#32
Kyle FilipowskiCenter
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#1
Cooper FlaggForward
Freshman·left after
#4
Kon KnueppelGuard/Forward
Freshman·left after
#10
Khaman MaluachC
Freshman·left after
#42
Sion JamesGuard
Freshman·left after
#49
Tyrese ProctorGuard
Junior·left after
10 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2023-24

Scheyer Era · Actual: 27-9 · #4 seed South — Elite Eight (beat Vermont, James Madison, #1 Houston; lost to #11 NC State 64-76)
★★★
2 lottery · 5 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Paolo BancheroForward
Junior
#12
Dereck Lively IICenter
Sophomore
#15
Mark WilliamsCenter
Senior
#16
AJ GriffinForward
Junior
#20
Jalen JohnsonForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#16
Jared McCainGuard
Freshman·left after
#32
Kyle FilipowskiCenter
Sophomore·left after
7 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2022-23

Scheyer Era · Actual: 27-9 · #5 seed East — Round of 32 (beat Oral Roberts 74-51; lost to #4 Tennessee 52-65)
★★
1 lottery · 4 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Paolo BancheroForward
Sophomore
#15
Mark WilliamsCenter
Junior
#16
AJ GriffinForward
Sophomore
#20
Jalen JohnsonForward
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#12
Dereck Lively IICenter
Freshman·left after
#32
Kyle FilipowskiCenter
Freshman·drafted '24
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2021-22

Superteam · Actual: 32-7 · #2 seed West — Final Four (beat CSU Fullerton, Michigan State, Texas Tech, Arkansas; lost to North Carolina 77-81 in semifinal)
★★★★
3 lottery · 4 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Zion WilliamsonForward
Senior
#3
RJ BarrettGuard/Fwd
Senior
#10
Cam ReddishForward
Senior
#20
Jalen JohnsonForward
Sophomore
#41
Tre JonesGuard
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#1
Paolo BancheroForward
Freshman·left after
#15
Mark WilliamsCenter
Sophomore·left after
#16
AJ GriffinForward
Freshman·left after
8 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2020-21

Superteam · Actual: 13-11 · Did not qualify — first time Duke missed the NCAA Tournament since 1995 (ended 24-year consecutive appearance streak)
★★★★★
5 lottery · 5 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Zion WilliamsonForward
Junior
#2
Marvin Bagley IIIFwd/Center
Senior
#3
RJ BarrettGuard/Fwd
Junior
#7
Wendell Carter Jr.Center
Senior
#10
Cam ReddishForward
Junior
#37
Gary Trent Jr.Guard
Senior
#41
Tre JonesGuard
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#15
Mark WilliamsCenter
Freshman·drafted '22
#20
Jalen JohnsonForward
Freshman·left after
9 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2019-20

Superteam · Actual: 25-6 · Cancelled (COVID-19) — Duke projected as #3 or #4 seed
★★★★★
6 lottery · 7 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Zion WilliamsonForward
Sophomore
#2
Marvin Bagley IIIFwd/Center
Junior
#3
Jayson TatumForward
Senior
#3
RJ BarrettGuard/Fwd
Sophomore
#7
Wendell Carter Jr.Center
Junior
#10
Cam ReddishForward
Sophomore
#20
Harry Giles IIIForward/Center
Senior
#37
Gary Trent Jr.Guard
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#41
Tre JonesGuard
Sophomore·left after
9 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2018-19

Superteam · Actual: 32-6 · #1 overall seed (East) — Elite Eight (lost to #2 Michigan State 67-68)
★★★★★
5 lottery · 6 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Brandon IngramForward
Senior
#2
Marvin Bagley IIIFwd/Center
Sophomore
#3
Jayson TatumForward
Junior
#7
Wendell Carter Jr.Center
Sophomore
#12
Luke KennardGuard
Senior
#20
Harry Giles IIIForward/Center
Junior
#37
Gary Trent Jr.Guard
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#1
Zion WilliamsonForward
Freshman·left after
#3
RJ BarrettGuard/Fwd
Freshman·left after
#10
Cam ReddishForward
Freshman·left after
#41
Tre JonesGuard
Freshman·drafted '20
11 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2017-18

Superteam · Actual: 29-8 · #2 seed Midwest — Elite Eight (lost to #1 Kansas in OT)
★★★★★
5 lottery · 7 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Brandon IngramForward
Junior
#3
Jahlil OkaforCenter
Senior
#3
Jayson TatumForward
Sophomore
#10
Justise WinslowForward
Senior
#12
Luke KennardGuard
Junior
#20
Harry Giles IIIForward/Center
Sophomore
#24
Tyus JonesGuard
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Marvin Bagley IIIFwd/Center
Freshman·left after
#7
Wendell Carter Jr.Center
Freshman·left after
#21
Grayson AllenGuard
Senior·left after
#37
Gary Trent Jr.Guard
Freshman·left after
11 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2016-17

Superteam · Actual: 28-9 · #2 seed South; beat Troy 110-44; lost to #7 South Carolina 88-81 in Round of 32
★★★★
4 lottery · 6 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Jabari ParkerForward
Senior
#2
Brandon IngramForward
Sophomore
#3
Jahlil OkaforCenter
Junior
#10
Justise WinslowForward
Junior
#23
Rodney HoodGuard/Fwd
Senior
#24
Tyus JonesGuard
Junior
#37
Semi OjeleyeForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#3
Jayson TatumForward
Freshman·left after
#12
Luke KennardGuard
Sophomore·left after
#20
Harry Giles IIIForward/Center
Freshman·left after
#21
Grayson AllenGuard
Junior·drafted '18
11 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2015-16

Superteam · Actual: 25-11 · #4 seed West; beat UNC Wilmington 93-85, Yale 71-64; lost to #1 Oregon 82-68 Sweet 16
★★★★
3 lottery · 5 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Jabari ParkerForward
Junior
#3
Jahlil OkaforCenter
Sophomore
#10
Justise WinslowForward
Sophomore
#23
Rodney HoodGuard/Fwd
Junior
#24
Tyus JonesGuard
Sophomore
#37
Semi OjeleyeForward
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Brandon IngramForward
Freshman·left after
#12
Luke KennardGuard
Freshman·drafted '17
#21
Grayson AllenGuard
Sophomore·drafted '18
9 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2014-15

Resurgence · Actual: 35-4 · National Champions (#1 seed South; beat Robert Morris 85-56, San Diego State 68-49, Utah 63-57, Gonzaga 66-52, Michigan State 81-61, Wisconsin 68-63)
★★★
2 lottery · 3 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Jabari ParkerForward
Sophomore
#10
Austin RiversGuard
Senior
#23
Rodney HoodGuard/Fwd
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#3
Jahlil OkaforCenter
Freshman·left after
#10
Justise WinslowForward
Freshman·left after
#21
Grayson AllenGuard
Freshman·drafted '18
#24
Tyus JonesGuard
Freshman·left after
#37
Semi OjeleyeForward
Sophomore·left after
8 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2013-14

Resurgence · Actual: 26-9 · #3 seed Midwest; lost to #14 Mercer 78-71 in Round of 64
★★★
2 lottery · 2 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Kyrie IrvingGuard
Senior
#10
Austin RiversGuard
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Jabari ParkerForward
Freshman·left after
#23
Rodney HoodGuard/Fwd
Freshman·left after
#37
Semi OjeleyeForward
Freshman·drafted '17
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2012-13

Resurgence · Actual: 30-6 · #2 seed Midwest; beat Albany 73-61, Creighton 66-50, Michigan State 71-61; lost to #1 Louisville 85-63 Elite Eight
★★★
2 lottery · 2 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Kyrie IrvingGuard
Junior
#10
Austin RiversGuard
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#22
Mason PlumleeCenter
Senior·left after
#48
Ryan KellyForward
Senior·left after
4 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2011-12

Resurgence · Actual: 27-7 · #2 seed South; lost to #15 Lehigh 75-70 in Round of 64
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Kyrie IrvingGuard
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#10
Austin RiversGuard
Freshman·left after
#22
Mason PlumleeCenter
Junior·drafted '13
#26
Miles PlumleeForward/Center
Senior·left after
#48
Ryan KellyForward
Junior·drafted '13
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2010-11

Resurgence · Actual: 32-5 · #1 seed West; beat Hampton 87-45, Michigan 73-71; lost to Arizona 93-77 Sweet 16
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#1
Kyrie IrvingGuard
Freshman·left after
#21
Nolan SmithGuard
Senior·left after
#22
Mason PlumleeCenter
Sophomore·drafted '13
#26
Miles PlumleeForward/Center
Junior·drafted '12
#33
Kyle SinglerForward
Senior·left after
#48
Ryan KellyForward
Sophomore·drafted '13
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2009-10

Resurgence · Actual: 35-5 · National Champions (#1 seed South; beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-44, California 68-53, Purdue 70-57, Baylor 78-71, West Virginia 78-57, Butler 61-59)
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#12
Gerald HendersonGuard
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#21
Nolan SmithGuard
Junior·drafted '11
#22
Mason PlumleeCenter
Freshman·drafted '13
#26
Miles PlumleeForward/Center
Sophomore·drafted '12
#33
Kyle SinglerForward
Junior·drafted '11
#48
Ryan KellyForward
Freshman·drafted '13
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2008-09

Between Crowns · Actual: 30-7 · Sweet Sixteen (#2 seed East; beat Binghamton 86-62, Texas 74-69; lost to Villanova 77-54)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
If they had stayed
#37
Josh McRobertsForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#12
Gerald HendersonGuard
Junior·left after
#21
Nolan SmithGuard
Sophomore·drafted '11
#26
Miles PlumleeForward/Center
Freshman·drafted '12
#33
Kyle SinglerForward
Sophomore·drafted '11
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2007-08

Between Crowns · Actual: 28-6 · Second Round (#2 seed West; beat Belmont 71-70; lost to West Virginia 73-67)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
If they had stayed
#37
Josh McRobertsForward
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#12
Gerald HendersonGuard
Sophomore·drafted '09
#21
Nolan SmithGuard
Freshman·drafted '11
#33
Kyle SinglerForward
Freshman·drafted '11
4 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2006-07

Between Crowns · Actual: 22-11 · First Round (#6 seed; lost to #11 VCU 79-77)
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#7
Luol DengForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#12
Gerald HendersonGuard
Freshman·drafted '09
#37
Josh McRobertsForward
Sophomore·left after
3 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2005-06

Between Crowns · Actual: 32-4 · Sweet Sixteen (#1 seed Atlanta Regional; beat Southern 80-55, George Washington 74-61; lost to LSU 62-54)
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#7
Luol DengForward
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#5
Shelden WilliamsFwd/Center
Senior·left after
#11
JJ RedickShooting Guard
Senior·left after
#37
Josh McRobertsForward
Freshman·drafted '07
4 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2004-05

Between Crowns · Actual: 27-6 · Sweet Sixteen (#1 seed Austin Regional; beat Delaware State 57-46, Mississippi State 63-55; lost to Michigan State 78-68)
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#7
Luol DengForward
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#5
Shelden WilliamsFwd/Center
Junior·drafted '06
#11
JJ RedickShooting Guard
Junior·drafted '06
3 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2003-04

Dynasty II · Actual: 31-6 · Final Four (#1 seed East; beat Alabama State 96-61, Seton Hall 90-62, Illinois 72-62, Xavier 66-63; lost to UConn 79-78 in national semifinal)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#5
Shelden WilliamsFwd/Center
Sophomore·drafted '06
#7
Luol DengForward
Freshman·left after
#11
JJ RedickShooting Guard
Sophomore·drafted '06
#20
Dahntay JonesGuard/Fwd
Senior·left after
#38
Chris DuhonGuard
Senior·left after
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2002-03

Dynasty II · Actual: 26-7 · Sweet Sixteen (#3 seed West; lost to Kansas 69-65)
★★★
2 lottery · 2 1st-round
If they had stayed
#2
Jay WilliamsGuard
Senior
#3
Mike Dunleavy Jr.Forward
Senior
#35
Carlos BoozerForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#5
Shelden WilliamsFwd/Center
Freshman·drafted '06
#11
JJ RedickShooting Guard
Freshman·drafted '06
#20
Dahntay JonesGuard/Fwd
Junior·drafted '03
#38
Chris DuhonGuard
Junior·drafted '04
7 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2001-02

Dynasty II · Actual: 31-4 · Sweet Sixteen (#1 seed South; lost to Indiana 74-73)
★★
1 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#13
Corey MaggetteForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Jay WilliamsGuard
Junior·left after
#3
Mike Dunleavy Jr.Forward
Junior·left after
#20
Dahntay JonesGuard/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '03
#35
Carlos BoozerForward
Junior·left after
#38
Chris DuhonGuard
Sophomore·drafted '04
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

2000-01

Dynasty II · Actual: 35-4 · National Champions (#1 seed East; beat Monmouth, Missouri, UCLA, USC, Maryland, Arizona)
★★★★
3 lottery · 3 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Elton BrandFwd/Center
Senior
#13
Corey MaggetteForward
Junior
#14
William AveryGuard
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Jay WilliamsGuard
Sophomore·drafted '02
#3
Mike Dunleavy Jr.Forward
Sophomore·drafted '02
#6
Shane BattierForward
Senior·left after
#20
Dahntay JonesGuard/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '03
#35
Carlos BoozerForward
Sophomore·drafted '02
#38
Chris DuhonGuard
Freshman·drafted '04
9 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1999-00

Dynasty II · Actual: 29-5 · Sweet Sixteen (#1 seed East, lost to Florida 87-78)
★★★★
3 lottery · 3 1st-round
If they had stayed
#1
Elton BrandFwd/Center
Junior
#13
Corey MaggetteForward
Sophomore
#14
William AveryGuard
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#2
Jay WilliamsGuard
Freshman·drafted '02
#3
Mike Dunleavy Jr.Forward
Freshman·drafted '02
#6
Shane BattierForward
Junior·drafted '01
#35
Carlos BoozerForward
Freshman·drafted '02
7 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1998-99

Dynasty II · Actual: 37-2 · Championship Game (#1 overall seed, lost to UConn 77-74)
★
0 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#20
Roshown McLeodForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#1
Elton BrandFwd/Center
Sophomore·left after
#6
Shane BattierForward
Sophomore·drafted '01
#11
Trajan LangdonGuard
Year 5·left after
#13
Corey MaggetteForward
Freshman·left after
#14
William AveryGuard
Sophomore·left after
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1997-98

Transition · Actual: 32-4 · Elite Eight (#1 seed South, lost to Kentucky 86-84)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#1
Elton BrandFwd/Center
Freshman·drafted '99
#6
Shane BattierForward
Freshman·drafted '01
#11
Trajan LangdonGuard
Senior·drafted '99
#14
William AveryGuard
Freshman·drafted '99
#20
Roshown McLeodForward
Junior·left after
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1996-97

Transition · Actual: 24-9 · Second Round (#2 seed Southeast, lost to Providence 98-87)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#11
Trajan LangdonGuard
Junior·drafted '99
#20
Roshown McLeodForward
Sophomore·drafted '98
2 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1995-96

Transition · Actual: 18-13 · First Round (#8 seed Southeast, lost to Eastern Michigan 75-60)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#11
Trajan LangdonGuard
Sophomore·drafted '99
#20
Roshown McLeodForward
Freshman·drafted '98
2 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1994-95

Transition · Actual: 13-18 · Did not qualify
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#11
Trajan LangdonGuard
Freshman·drafted '99
#12
Cherokee ParksCenter
Senior·left after
2 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1993-94

Dynasty I · Actual: 28-6 · Championship Game (#2 seed Southeast, lost to Arkansas 76-72)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#3
Grant HillForward
Senior·left after
#12
Cherokee ParksCenter
Junior·drafted '95
#29
Antonio LangForward
Senior·left after
3 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1992-93

Dynasty I · Actual: 24-8 · Second Round (#3 seed Midwest, lost to California 82-77)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#3
Grant HillForward
Junior·drafted '94
#7
Bobby HurleyPoint Guard
Senior·left after
#11
Thomas HillGuard/Fwd
Senior·left after
#12
Cherokee ParksCenter
Sophomore·drafted '95
#29
Antonio LangForward
Junior·drafted '94
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1991-92

Dynasty I · Actual: 34-2 · National Champions (#1 seed East)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#3
Christian LaettnerCenter/Fwd
Senior·left after
#3
Grant HillForward
Sophomore·drafted '94
#7
Bobby HurleyPoint Guard
Junior·drafted '93
#11
Thomas HillGuard/Fwd
Junior·drafted '93
#12
Cherokee ParksCenter
Freshman·drafted '95
#29
Antonio LangForward
Sophomore·drafted '94
#48
Brian DavisGuard/Fwd
Senior·left after
7 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1990-91

Dynasty I · Actual: 32-7 · National Champions (#2 seed, Midwest)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#3
Christian LaettnerCenter/Fwd
Junior·drafted '92
#3
Grant HillForward
Freshman·drafted '94
#7
Bobby HurleyPoint Guard
Sophomore·drafted '93
#11
Thomas HillGuard/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '93
#29
Antonio LangForward
Freshman·drafted '94
#48
Brian DavisGuard/Fwd
Junior·drafted '92
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1989-90

Dynasty I · Actual: 29-9 · Championship Game (#3 seed East, lost to UNLV 103-73)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#3
Christian LaettnerCenter/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '92
#7
Bobby HurleyPoint Guard
Freshman·drafted '93
#11
Thomas HillGuard/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '93
#25
Alaa AbdelnabyCenter
Senior·left after
#48
Brian DavisGuard/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '92
#49
Phil HendersonGuard
Senior·left after
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1988-89

Dynasty I · Actual: 28-8 · Final Four (#2 seed East, lost to Seton Hall 95-78)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#2
Danny FerryForward
Senior·left after
#3
Christian LaettnerCenter/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '92
#25
Alaa AbdelnabyCenter
Junior·drafted '90
#48
Brian DavisGuard/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '92
#49
Phil HendersonGuard
Junior·drafted '90
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1987-88

Dynasty I · Actual: 28-7 · Final Four (#2 seed, lost to Kansas 66-59)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#2
Danny FerryForward
Junior·drafted '89
#25
Alaa AbdelnabyCenter
Sophomore·drafted '90
#49
Phil HendersonGuard
Sophomore·drafted '90
3 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1986-87

Dynasty I · Actual: 24-9 · Sweet Sixteen (#5 seed Midwest)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#2
Danny FerryForward
Sophomore·drafted '89
#25
Alaa AbdelnabyCenter
Freshman·drafted '90
#49
Phil HendersonGuard
Freshman·drafted '90
3 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1985-86

Foundation · Actual: 37-3 · National Runner-Up (#1 seed, East)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#2
Danny FerryForward
Freshman·drafted '89
#10
Johnny DawkinsGuard
Senior·left after
#18
Mark AlarieForward
Senior·left after
#58
David HendersonGuard/Fwd
Senior·left after
Jay BilasCenter/Fwd
Senior·left after
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1984-85

Foundation · Actual: 23-8 · Second Round (#3 seed, lost to Boston College 74-73)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#10
Johnny DawkinsGuard
Junior·drafted '86
#18
Mark AlarieForward
Junior·drafted '86
#58
David HendersonGuard/Fwd
Junior·drafted '86
Jay BilasCenter/Fwd
Junior·drafted '86
#126
Dan MeagherForward
Senior·left after
5 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1983-84

Foundation · Actual: 24-10 · Second Round (first-round bye, lost to Washington)
★
0 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#28
Gene BanksForward
Senior
Future pros on this roster
#10
Johnny DawkinsGuard
Sophomore·drafted '86
#18
Mark AlarieForward
Sophomore·drafted '86
#58
David HendersonGuard/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '86
Jay BilasCenter/Fwd
Sophomore·drafted '86
#126
Dan MeagherForward
Junior·drafted '85
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1982-83

Foundation · Actual: 11-17 · Did not qualify
★
0 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#28
Gene BanksForward
Junior
Future pros on this roster
#10
Johnny DawkinsGuard
Freshman·drafted '86
#18
Mark AlarieForward
Freshman·drafted '86
#58
David HendersonGuard/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '86
Jay BilasCenter/Fwd
Freshman·drafted '86
#126
Dan MeagherForward
Sophomore·drafted '85
6 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1981-82

Foundation · Actual: 10-17 · Did not qualify
★
0 lottery · 1 1st-round
If they had stayed
#28
Gene BanksForward
Sophomore
Future pros on this roster
#126
Dan MeagherForward
Freshman·drafted '85
2 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster

1980-81

Foundation · Actual: 17-13 · Did not qualify (NIT Quarterfinals)
★
0 lottery · 0 1st-round
Future pros on this roster
#28
Gene BanksForward
Freshman·left after
#78
Kenny DennardForward
Senior·left after
2 total NBA draft picks connected to this roster
The ultimate what-if

2019-20: Eight NBA players. One roster.

Jayson Tatum as a senior. Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett as sophomores. Marvin Bagley III as a junior. Wendell Carter Jr. Cam Reddish. Gary Trent Jr. Harry Giles III. Plus the actual roster of Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones, and Cassius Stanley. A team that would have been favored against most NBA rosters.

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