Rutgers is facing challenges this season, despite the presence of two likely top-five draft selections in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. A look at historical data from Sportradar reveals that only 15 college teams have had two players drafted in the top five in a single year. Below is a summary of how each of these teams fared during their respective seasons:

In 1969, UCLA claimed the national championship with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, selected first overall, and Lucius Allen, who went third. Following that, the 1979 Michigan State team, a No. 2 seed, emerged as national champions with Magic Johnson going first and Greg Kelser fourth.

The notable 1984 North Carolina squad, which was a No. 1 seed and made it to the Sweet 16, showcased Michael Jordan being picked third overall and Sam Perkins at fourth. In 1995, North Carolina again produced two top picks during their season as a No. 2 seed, making it to the Final Four with Jerry Stackhouse at third and Rasheed Wallace at fourth.

In 1998, North Carolina continued its strong tradition, reaching the Final Four as a No. 1 seed, featuring Antawn Jamison and Vince Carter, who were selected fourth and fifth, respectively. Moving to 2002, Duke, which was a No. 1 seed, reached the Sweet 16, boasting Jay Williams at second and Mike Dunleavy at third.

The 2004 UConn team, a No. 2 seed, won the national title with Emeka Okafor going second overall and Ben Gordon landing third. The 2005 North Carolina team not only was a No. 1 seed but also claimed the national championship, with Marvin Williams and Raymond Felton picked second and fifth, respectively.

In 2007, Ohio State made a strong run as a No. 1 seed, finishing as the national runner-up, thanks to Greg Oden being picked first and Mike Conley fourth. The 2008 UCLA squad, another No. 1 seed that reached the Final Four, saw Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love taken fourth and fifth respectively.

Kentucky had a remarkable 2010 season as a No. 1 seed, advancing to the Elite Eight with John Wall picked first and DeMarcus Cousins fifth. Two years later in 2012, Kentucky again shone as a No. 1 seed, ultimately clinching the national championship with Anthony Davis going first and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist selected second.

The 2013 Indiana team was a No. 1 seed that made it to the Sweet 16 with Victor Oladipo taken second and Cody Zeller fourth. In 2014, Kansas, as a No. 2 seed, was eliminated in the round of 32, showcasing Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid, who were picked first and third respectively. Finally, the 2019 Duke team, which was a No. 1 seed, reached the Elite Eight with Zion Williamson selected first overall and RJ Barrett third.