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Texas moves into top five of men's college basketball rankings

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Texas moves into top five of men's college basketball rankings
Summary

Texas has climbed into the top five of the latest men's college basketball rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out of the top tier to make room for UCLA. As these rankings impact the teams' standings and strategies, significant nonconference games are highlighted on the calendar for these ranked teams this season. The nonconference schedule often plays a crucial role in shaping tournament seeding and overall team momentum heading into the season.

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Key Details
  • •Texas is now ranked in the top five for men's college basketball.
  • •North Carolina has dropped out of the top rankings.
  • •UCLA's rise coincides with North Carolina's decline.
  • •Nonconference games are critical for the ranked teams this season.
Latest Updates
  • 12:41 PMESPN — Men's Way-Too-Early Top 25: Key nonconference games for every ranked team
What they're saying
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Texas moves into the top five and North Carolina falls out for UCLA, but let's talk about the games circled on the calendar.

— ESPNby Jeff Borzello
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