Sporting News has released its preseason Top 25 for the 2026-27 college basketball season, with Duke, Florida, and Illinois occupying the top three spots.
The rankings were published on November 3, 2026, by Dan Treacy of The Sporting News.
Duke enters the season as the No. 1 team, followed by Florida at No. 2 and Illinois at No. 3. The full Top 25 list includes other notable programs, but the top trio highlights the early favorites for the upcoming campaign.
