R.J. Davis, Cadeau, Jackson among Dick Vitale's 2024-25 men's college basketball preseason picks

Posted Sep 17, 2024
Buckle up, college basketball fans, we're just weeks away from tip-off for the 2024-25 season. The storylines this season are going to be out of this world, and I'm here to give you a sneak peek at what I'm looking forward to. UNC's R.J. Davis is one of Dickie V's PTPers, and teammates Elliot Cadeau and Ian Jackson are among the best Floor Generals. (ESPN.com)

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