Florida basketball holds top spot in early rankings despite roster eligibility questions

Florida basketball remains the top-ranked team in the ESPN way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2026-27 season. The team currently navigates uncertainty surrounding the eligibility of Denzel Aberdeen. His status remains under review due to a preliminary injunction that is currently pending in the legal system. If cleared to play, Aberdeen would likely step into a starting role for the Gators. He averaged 13.5 points per game and shot 36 percent from three-point range during his time with the Wildcats last season. The current projected starting lineup features Boogie Fland, Urban Klavzar, Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu.

• 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Florida remains atop ESPN's early rankings amid eligibility concerns