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Texas basketball ranked No. 7 in AP preseason poll entering 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Texas basketball ranked No. 7 in AP preseason poll entering 2026-27 season
Summary

Texas basketball earned a No. 7 ranking in the AP preseason poll for 2026-27, its highest since 2021-22. Coach Sean Miller expressed optimism about the team's high expectations, following a season that ended with a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns have added 11 newcomers, including five transfers, contributing to the top-ranked recruiting class. Texas has ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll eight times in its history and opens the season against Chicago State on November 2.

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  • •Texas is ranked No. 7 in the AP preseason poll.
  • •Sean Miller is in his second year as head coach.
  • •The team reached the Sweet 16 in last year's NCAA Tournament.
  • •Texas opens the season on November 2 against Chicago State.
  • •The new roster includes five transfers and six freshmen.
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  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Texas basketball draws top-10 ranking in AP preseason poll
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Texas basketball coach Sean Miller welcomes No. 7 ranking in preseason poll, asking 'why would you run?' from high expectations.

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