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Preseason college men’s basketball rankings
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Preseason college men’s basketball rankings have been released by major outlets, highlighting different leaders. KenPom’s preseason rankings placed the Duke Blue Devils at the top, followed by the Florida Gators in second and the Houston Cougars in third. Ken Pomeroy noted that rankings were particularly difficult to determine this year due to “questions regarding player eligibility.” In a subsequent preseason poll, the Associated Press (AP) named preseason poll, the Florida Gators as the have been ranked No. 1 team, 1, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes. This marks the first time Florida has opened the season ranked first since 2006. 2006, following a period of success that included a national championship in 2025. Coach Todd Golden’s squad benefits from roster continuity, returning players such as Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, and Boogie Fland, alongside Denzel Aberdeen, who has been granted eligibility for a fifth season. Duke follows Florida in the AP poll, poll with 10 first-place votes, while Illinois holding holds the third position. The AP report noted that reigning national champion Michigan dropped to 16th following the departure of key players and coaching staff to the NBA.
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- 2026-10-20 04:31 UTC Preseason college men’s basketball rankings
- 2026-10-19 16:48 UTC Preseason college men’s basketball rankings
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