Prognostication is an inexact science known to inhabit the preseason of many sports. And we apply that theoretical formula to teams in the form of the preseason Top 25, and to individuals in the form of preseason All-American teams.

Who are the best returning players? Who do we expect to step up? What players have transferred into key spots or are returning from injuries after dropping off the radar? You'll get a little of all of that here.

&&g-boxr&&Announcing the D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason All-American team and women's basketball preseason All-American team.

Will Wash U be good? Alright, you don't need a preseason All-American team to answer that question. But other sleeper names are on the list.

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