AP Top 25 Poll Reveals Rankings Ahead of 2026-27 College Basketball Season

The AP Top 25 men's basketball poll was published on Monday, indicating the approach of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Florida secured the top rank after obtaining 47 out of 59 first-place votes, positioning them as favorites for the national title following their return of four starters from last season's NCAA Tournament.

Duke, Illinois, UConn, and Arizona completed the top five in the preseason rankings. The poll's compilation faced challenges this year, with many teams awaiting eligibility decisions for key players. Kansas received news shortly before the poll that Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue player, would join their roster, pending a sixth year of eligibility.

Among the teams discussed, Michigan was noted as potentially overrated, with expectations for a decline due to roster uncertainties. Conversely, Kansas is viewed as a top 10 team if their new players are cleared. Virginia was identified as overrated, while Kentucky and Miami were highlighted as underrated, with both teams expected to perform better than their current rankings suggest.