Trevor Hass · Preseason
2026–27 Men’s Basketball · Preseason · 2026-10-19 · 59 complete ballots.
23Shared Ranked Schools
1.70
2Added
2Omitted
All 25 Ordered Choices
| Ballot Rank | School | Poll Rank | Placement Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | #1 | 0 |
| #2 | Illinois | #3 | +1 |
| #3 | Duke | #2 | -1 |
| #4 | UConn | #4 | 0 |
| #5 | Michigan State | #6 | +1 |
| #6 | Arizona | #5 | -1 |
| #7 | Texas | #7 | 0 |
| #8 | Tennessee | #8 | 0 |
| #9 | Virginia | #9 | 0 |
| #10 | Texas Tech | #19 | +9 |
| #11 | Louisville | #11 | 0 |
| #12 | St. John's | #13 | +1 |
| #13 | Miami | #14 | +1 |
| #14 | Arkansas | #12 | -2 |
| #15 | Houston | #10 | -5 |
| #16 | Michigan | #16 | 0 |
| #17 | Kansas | #17 | 0 |
| #18 | Gonzaga | #15 | -3 |
| #19 | Alabama | #20 | +1 |
| #20 | BYU | #25 | +5 |
| #21 | Missouri | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #22 | Vanderbilt | #24 | +2 |
| #23 | Kentucky | #23 | 0 |
| #24 | Iowa State | #18 | -6 |
| #25 | Nebraska | NR | Added to Ballot |
Source: Associated Press · Published Basketball Ballots. This page covers the available editions. Each edition states its ballot coverage.