Michigan State basketball ranks sixth in The Field of 68 preseason poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rob Dauster of The Field of 68 has placed Michigan State basketball at No. 6 in his preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Spartans are trailing behind top-ranked Florida, Michigan, UConn, Duke, and Illinois, who moved ahead of them into the top five. Indiana comes in next among Big Ten teams at No. 21, followed by Purdue at No. 22, USC at No. 24, and Nebraska at No. 25, indicating a distinct gap between these teams and the top three. Dauster's latest rankings reflect the competitive heading into the upcoming season.
- •Michigan State ranks sixth in The Field of 68 preseason poll
- •Spartans drop one spot behind Illinois in latest update
- •Florida, Michigan, UConn, and Duke occupy the top five
- •Indiana is next Big Ten team at No. 21
- •Purdue, USC, and Nebraska also ranked in poll
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Where does MSU land in latest The Field of 68 preseason poll?
"See where Rob Dauster of The Field of 68 has the Spartans ranked in his latest preseason poll for the 2026-27 season
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