1.

Tulane (41-21)

Two-way talents Brian Bogusevic, Micah Owings head deep lineup and pitching staff.

2.

Louisiana State (46-19)

Veteran Tigers seek third straight CWS trip behind deep offense, improved pitching.

3.

Cal State Fullerton (47-22)

Jr. LHP Ricky Romero serves as the ace of a deep staff for the defending CWS champs.

4.

Texas (58-15)

Jr. RHP J. Brent Cox replaces Huston Street as the closer for an always-talented staff.

5.

Miami (50-13)

Jrs. SS Ryan Braun and RHP Cesar Carillo could each be first-round picks in June.

6.

Stanford (46-14)

2B Jed Lowrie, 1B John Mayberry Jr. ranked first and fifth in Pac-10 OPS last year.

7.

South Carolina (53-17)

Gamecocks feature three seniors in rotation and Sr. 3B Steve Pearce (.346-21-70).

8.

Washington (39-20)

So. RHPs Tim Lincecum, Kyle Parker front the Pac-10's best pitching staff

9.

Arizona State (41-18)

First-round talents Jr. OF Travis Buck and Sr. 1B Jeff Larish lead a stout offense.

10.

Georgia (45-23)

Deep, experienced Bulldogs must deal with expectations following a surprise CWS run.

11.

Baylor (29-31)

Senior-laden Bears return nearly everyone as they try to recover from disappointing '04.

12.

Arizona (36-27)

Wildcats need freshmen arms to supplement explosive returning offense

13.

Texas A&M (42-22)

SS Cliff Pennington and RHPs Robert Ray and Kevin Whelan all have scouts buzzing.

14.

North Carolina (43-21)

Power-armed sophs RHP Daniel Bard and LHP Andrew Miller could be among first 10 picks in '06.

15.

Florida (43-22)

Jr. transfer RHP Alan Horne replaces 2004 SEC Pitcher of the Year Justin Hoyman

16.

Mississippi (39-21)

'04 Co-SEC player of the year 1B/LHP Stephen Head could win the national award.

17.

Vanderbilt (45-19)

Jr. LHP Ryan Mullins posted a better ERA (2.58) than first-rounder Jeremy Sowers in '04

18.

Rice (46-14)

Owls still hooting despite losing three first-round pitchers and a second rounder

19.

Georgia Tech (44-21)

Talented but inexperienced pitching could make this ranking look conservative or generous

20.

Notre Dame (51-12)

The draft took five contributors, but as many as nine juniors could still play major roles

21.

Texas Christian (39-26)

Transfers RHP Lance Broadway and LHP Brad Furnish front a rebuilt rotation

22.

Long Beach State (40-21)

Jr. LHP Cesar Ramos (12-4, 2.29) leads a rotation that lost Jered Weaver, Jason Vargas

23.

Oklahoma State (38-24)

A score of transfers increases the talent level for Frank Anderson's second year

24.

Oral Roberts (50-11)

Defending Mid-Conn player and pitcher of the year Dennis Bigley returns to a deep club

25.

Winthrop (37-23)

Cape Cod League MVP Daniel Carte poised to leave as best Eagles hitter ever

26.

Arkansas (45-24)

Won't be a surprise if the Razorbacks exceed expectations for second straight year

27.

Florida State (45-23)

Sophs. Ryne Malone and Shane Robinson must fills shoes of Drew, Martinez-Esteve.

28.

Mississippi State (35-24)

Jr. OF Brad Corley led SEC with 1.120 OPS in '04, and might pitch some this year.

29.

College of Charleston (47-16)

Return eight of nine hitters, two of three starters and the closer from a year ago.

30.

Southern California (24-32)

Jr. C Jeff Clement and So. RHP Ian Kennedy are one of nation's best sets of batterymates.

31.

St. John's (37-23)

Big East sleeper returns majority of team that gave Long Beach State a regional scare.

32.

Pepperdine (30-32)

Big league progeny Sean Tracy, Justin Sandberg, Drew Saberhagen highlight the roster.

33.

Florida Atlantic (47-17)

Owls remain deep despite losing two senior arms and top two power threats from '04

34.

Tennessee (38-24)

Jr. RHP Luke Hochevar likely won't need--or get--much run support.

35.

Virginia (44-15)

Led by Team USA batting leader Ryan Zimmerman, Cavs hope to overachieve again.

36.

Clemson (39-26)

Two-way Jr. Kris Harvey, son of Bryan, provides veteran influence to talented young club.

37.

Central Florida (47-18)

Golden Knights must replace RHPs Matt Fox, Kyle Bono to repeat as Atlantic Sun's best.

38.

Cal Poly (38-23)

Jr. LHP Garrett Olson and Sr. RHP Jimmy Shull combined for 192 K's in '04.

39.

Wichita State (49-16)

Experience: Jr. RHP Mike Pelfrey and the staff have plenty, not so much for the offense

40.

UC Irvine (34-23)

First-year coach Dave Serrano inherits the majority of an '04 regional team

41.

Stetson (36-23)

A-Sun POY Chris Westervelt is gone, but the Hatters return everyone else

42.

Hawaii (31-24)

Coach Mike Trapasso's fourth team should end Hawaii's 11-year regional drought

43.

Alabama (29-26)

Reinforcements should provide more run support for '04 Freshman of the Year Wade LeBlanc

44.

Fresno State (29-29)

So. SS Christian Vitters, Fr. 3B Beau Mills form a strong left side behind an experienced rotation

45.

Minnesota (38-23)

Only Terry Steinbach had more RBIs in his first two years than Jr. 1B Andy Hunter

46.

Michigan (34-26)

Jr. 2B Chris Getz (.364) returns to help third-year coach Rich Maloney chase his first Big 10 title

47.

Louisiana-Lafayette (34-23)

Packed with seniors, it's the most complete Ragin Cajuns team since the '00 CWS run

48.

San Diego (35-21)

Young, talented Toreros are sleepers this year, should be major players in 2006

49.

Auburn (32-24)

Sr. 1B Karl Amonite brings his power back to the lineup after losing 2004 to injury

50.

Nebraska (36-23)

Jr. 3B Alex Gordon primed to repeat his All-America and Big 12 POY performance