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Kansas joins college basketball's early Top 25 after Tre White ruling

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Kansas joins college basketball's early Top 25 after Tre White ruling
Summary

Kansas has entered the early Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings at No. 18 after Tre White was granted a preliminary injunction allowing him to play this season. White, who was previously one of nearly 90 athletes affected by court decisions in Indiana, recommitted to the Jayhawks. The team, rebuilding after significant player departures, now also features top-rated freshman Tyran Stokes. Kansas's ranking change affects North Carolina, which drops to No. 27. Florida remains the top-ranked team based on its returning key players and previous success.

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  • •Kansas ranks No. 18 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1.
  • •Tre White cleared to play after court ruling in Indiana.
  • •Kansas recruits included Tyran Stokes and Taylen Kinney.
  • •North Carolina drops to No. 27 after Kansas's rise.
  • •Big 12 schools dominate early rankings with five in Top 25.
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  • 7:52 PMCBS Sports — College basketball rankings: Kansas joins early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared to play by court ruling
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White can play for the Jayhawks this season after a judge grants a preliminary injunction

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