Next year’s early top-25 NCAA men’s hoops

[BigJay]

Usual suspects at the top.

Interesting read. Takes into account who’s run out of eligibility, who’s headed to the NBA for sure and the rankings of the incoming freshman.

Of course can’t predict who will head to the portal for greener NIL pastures.

Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings

The 2026 champion is crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.

www.espn.com

 

[BMR Genie]

BetOnline also has its early Championship odds for next year.

 

[jjgold]

Just fine teams with experience players

That’s who wins at all same with the woman UCLA

 

[Tanko]

Arizona will be tough again. Tommy Lloyd would never have turned down the UNC job without knowing he was going to be back with another great team at Arizona.

 

[samsncharge99]

I don't see SIENA listed. DAMMIT

 

[Tanko]

I don't see SIENA listed. DAMMIT

probably #26

 

[phillyflyers]

Well, we already know for a fact Duke ain't winning it as long as they got Scheyer as head coach.

 

[seaborneq]

Same damn teams from the past NIL era.