After snagging 21 out of the possible 31 first place votes, the Indiana men's basketball team is preseason #1 team in the land, according to the USA Today Coaches' Poll.
The Hoosiers return four starters from last year's Sweet 16 squad, including star sophomore Cody Zeller.
Indiana starts its 2012-2013 campaign on November 9th at home against Bryant University.
Rounding out the preseason top five are Louisville, Kentucky, Ohio State and Michigan.
Notre Dame is ranked 23nd. The Irish return all five starters.