Dave Borges · Preseason
2026–27 Men’s Basketball · Preseason · 2026-10-19 · 59 complete ballots.
19Shared Ranked Schools
5.89
6Added
6Omitted
All 25 Ordered Choices
| Ballot Rank | School | Poll Rank | Placement Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | #1 | 0 |
| #2 | Michigan State | #6 | +4 |
| #3 | Virginia | #9 | +6 |
| #4 | UConn | #4 | 0 |
| #5 | Duke | #2 | -3 |
| #6 | Illinois | #3 | -3 |
| #7 | USC | #21 | +14 |
| #8 | Gonzaga | #15 | +7 |
| #9 | TCU | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #10 | Arizona | #5 | -5 |
| #11 | Ohio State | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #12 | UCLA | #22 | +10 |
| #13 | Louisville | #11 | -2 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt | #24 | +10 |
| #15 | BYU | #25 | +10 |
| #16 | Texas | #7 | -9 |
| #17 | Houston | #10 | -7 |
| #18 | Michigan | #16 | -2 |
| #19 | Alabama | #20 | +1 |
| #20 | St. John's | #13 | -7 |
| #21 | Nebraska | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #22 | Purdue | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #23 | Marquette | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #24 | Arkansas | #12 | -12 |
| #25 | VCU | NR | Added to Ballot |
Source: Associated Press · Published Basketball Ballots. This page covers the available editions. Each edition states its ballot coverage.