The impact of the unprecedented, pandemic-influenced 2020–21 college basketball season will continue to be felt in ’21–22 and beyond. The NCAA’s decision back in ’20 to not count the likely disrupted year against players’ eligibility will allow dozens if not hundreds of “super seniors” to suit up for one more go-around. This should have major implications for the sport, which will be older and deeper than it has been in several years. It also could threaten several all-time records thanks to players playing more games.
Here’s a look at some of the best men’s players coming back to college, both those staying at the same school and those using the extra year to transfer.