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Joey Spallina and Syracuse are brimming with potential.
2024 Division I Men's Lacrosse Way Early Rankings
Tue Sep 5 2023 | Patrick Stevens | College
College Men NCAA Lacrosse Rankings
It’s never too early to talk college lacrosse.
With much of the transfer market settled and the coaching carousel now at a halt, it’s time to take a look ahead to what the 2024 college lacrosse season has in store.
Players across the country have returned to their college campuses awaiting the onset of formal fall ball practices. Renewed hopes of reaching Memorial Day Weekend have blossomed. Before you know it, college lacrosse will be back.
In August, USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors decided to have some fun with our annual Way Early Top 25, broken into five segments. For your convenience, we’ve synthesized that information here.
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ON THE CUSP
WAY EARLY MEN’S 25-21
First up: Seven teams with a credible chance to crack the Top 20 at some point this year — and perhaps even stay there for much of the spring.
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IN THE POSTSEASON CONVERSATION
WAY EARLY MEN’S 20-16
Next up: Five teams that figure to find themselves in the postseason conversation come the spring.
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TOP 10 LURKERS
WAY EARLY MEN’S 15-11
Next up: Five teams that will be knocking on the door of the top 10 — and could end up being mainstays there all season.
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Liam Entenmann and Notre Dame are the defending champs but check in at No. 2 in our Way Early Top 25.
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CONTENDERS
WAY EARLY MEN’S 10-6
Next up: Five contenders to pop up on Memorial Day Weekend — including one that hasn’t even been in the NCAA tournament the last two years.
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THE FAVORITES
WAY EARLY MEN’S 5-1
Last up: A way-too-early top five.
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