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Florida basketball ranked No. 1 in Sports Illustrated's early Top 25

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Florida basketball ranked No. 1 in Sports Illustrated's early Top 25
Summary

Florida basketball has been named the preseason No. 1 team in Sports Illustrated's updated way-too-early Top 25 ranking for the 2026-27 season. The Gators return six of their top seven scorers from last season, including Reuben Chinyelu, who opted to remain in college rather than enter the NBA Draft. Florida previously secured the SEC regular-season title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament but fell to Iowa in the second round. Experts view the Gators as strong contenders for the upcoming season, building on their recent success and roster continuity. Following last season's performances, the team is again expected to challenge for the national title next March.

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  • •Florida is preseason No. 1 in Sports Illustrated's early Top 25.
  • •The Gators return six of their top seven scorers.
  • •Reuben Chinyelu chose to stay in college instead of going to the NBA.
  • •Florida won the SEC regular-season title and was a No. 1 NCAA seed last season.
  • •The team aims for another strong title run in 2026-27.
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  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — SI crowns Florida No. 1 in updated way-too-early Top 25 ranking
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Florida basketball is earning praise from experts who believe the program will again be in the national NCAA championship mix for the 2026-27.

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