Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings: Immediate look ahead to 2026-27 season
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Key Points:
- Michigan is ranked No. 1 in the way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026-27 college basketball season, returning key players like Elliot Cadeau and adding strong recruits such as Lincoln Cosby.
- Duke and UConn follow closely at No. 2 and No. 3, with Duke boasting a top-end recruiting class and UConn focusing on rebuilding its backcourt after losing veteran talent.
- Other top teams include Florida, Michigan State, Illinois, Houston, Arizona, Arkansas, and Purdue, each with notable returning players and incoming recruits to fill roster gaps.
- The rankings account for ongoing uncertainties such as NBA Draft decisions, player eligibility waivers, and incomplete rosters, with updates expected as offseason moves unfold.
- Teams ranked 11-25 feature a mix of programs with varying degrees of returning talent and roster changes, including Vanderbilt, Iowa State, Gonzaga, North Carolina, Texas Tech, and Kentucky.
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