Scott Richey · Preseason
2026–27 Men’s Basketball · Preseason · 2026-10-19 · 59 complete ballots.
23Shared Ranked Schools
2.61
2Added
2Omitted
All 25 Ordered Choices
| Ballot Rank | School | Poll Rank | Placement Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Duke | #2 | +1 |
| #2 | Illinois | #3 | +1 |
| #3 | Florida | #1 | -2 |
| #4 | Virginia | #9 | +5 |
| #5 | Texas | #7 | +2 |
| #6 | Michigan State | #6 | 0 |
| #7 | Arizona | #5 | -2 |
| #8 | UConn | #4 | -4 |
| #9 | Tennessee | #8 | -1 |
| #10 | St. John's | #13 | +3 |
| #11 | Louisville | #11 | 0 |
| #12 | Michigan | #16 | +4 |
| #13 | UCLA | #22 | +9 |
| #14 | Arkansas | #12 | -2 |
| #15 | Kansas | #17 | +2 |
| #16 | Houston | #10 | -6 |
| #17 | Iowa State | #18 | +1 |
| #18 | Miami | #14 | -4 |
| #19 | Gonzaga | #15 | -4 |
| #20 | USC | #21 | +1 |
| #21 | Alabama | #20 | -1 |
| #22 | Kentucky | #23 | +1 |
| #23 | Texas Tech | #19 | -4 |
| #24 | Missouri | NR | Added to Ballot |
| #25 | Purdue | NR | Added to Ballot |
Source: Associated Press · Published Basketball Ballots. This page covers the available editions. Each edition states its ballot coverage.