AP preseason Top 25 poll is released for 2026-27 season
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Associated Press has released its preseason Top 25 poll for the 2026-27 season. The poll includes the projected starters and the biggest games for each team. This marks the beginning of the new college basketball season, with teams gearing up for the challenges ahead. Analysis on each team's strengths and key matchups will provide further insights as the season progresses.
- •AP poll highlights projected starters for 2026-27 season
- •Details key games for each ranked team
- •Poll marks the start of the college basketball season
- 5:58 PMESPN — AP preseason Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
"The first poll of the 2026-27 season is here. We look at the projected starters and biggest game for each team.
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