Tuesday, the Sporting News released its preview guide for the 2012-13 NCAA men's basketball season, and sophomore center Cody Zeller, along with his team, graced the top of the preseason polls.

Zeller is currently slated as the 2012-13 College Basketball Preseason Player of the Year as well as a first-team All-American, according to the News. During his freshman year, Zeller was named an AP All-American as well as a Freshman All-American as he led the team with 15.6 points and 6.6 rebounds.

The Hoosiers also topped the preseason polls, as the top team in the News's preseason top 25. Louisville was listed at No. 2, along with four other Big Ten Schools - Ohio State (No. 3), Michigan (No. 5), Wisconsin (No. 17) and Michigan State (No. 22).

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