Longhorns men's basketball ranked No. 7 in Blue Ribbon preseason poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team has been ranked No. 7 in the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook preseason top 25. Following a deep run in March Madness, expectations for the Longhorns are high as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The roster features a mix of returning players and new talent from the transfer portal, including guards Amari Evans and Elijah Freeman. Additionally, three highly regarded freshman recruits will join the team. With head coach Sean Miller at the helm, the Longhorns aim to compete for a national championship.
- •Texas has a 21-15 record from the previous season.
- •The team adds several transfer players for depth.
- •Texas secured a top-four recruiting class nationally.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns basketball earns impressive Blue Ribbon preseason ranking
"Longhorns men's basketball. has high expectations following Blue Ribbon preseason ranking. Texas men's basketball team has been ranked in the Top 10.
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