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sports-college-basketball1 month ago•2 min saved

Milan Momcilovic Sparks Kentucky's Early Top-20 Leap

Kentucky shot into the preseason Top 25 after Milan Momcilovic committed, with ESPN and other outlets placing UK as high as No. 16–23. Analysts credit Momcilovic’s shooting and spacing for lifting guards Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, while Malachi Moreno’s return and Ousmane N’Diaye’s presence bolster the roster. Projected starting five: Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, Milan Momcilovic, Ousmane N’Diaye, Malachi Moreno. EvanMiya’s analytics also peg Kentucky as a potential top-10 roster with top-16 offense and defense.

via On3|

#college-basketball #kentucky-wildcats #milan-momcilovic

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Roster-Ready: SI Unveils Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026–27

Sports Illustrated released its way-too-early preseason Top 25 for 2026–27, led by Florida at No. 1 thanks to a dominant returning frontcourt and strong guard depth. Michigan, UConn, Illinois and Texas round out the top five as rosters settle after NBA draft decisions. The piece highlights major offseason reshuffles (including Milan Momcilovic’s commitment to Kentucky) and how transfers and freshmen could shape contenders, with programs like Duke, St. John’s, Arizona, Houston, Kansas and Indiana also retooling ahead of the Nov. 2 tip-off.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-basketball #kentucky #preseason-rankings

sports-college-basketball1 month ago•13 min saved

Florida Reclaims No. 1 as 2026-27 Preseason Top 25 Shifts After Draft Withdrawals

An updated preseason Top 25 for the 2026-27 men's basketball season follows the NBA Draft deadline, with Florida reclaiming the No. 1 spot after Rueben Chinyelu and Boogie Fland return, and heavy transfers and returns lifting Illinois, Duke, Michigan, UConn, and Arizona as contenders as the portal reshapes the rankings.

via SB Nation|

#2026-27-season #college-basketball #nba-draft

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Big Ten appears loaded in way-too-early 2026-27 rankings

Five early rankings for the 2026-27 season show the Big Ten with strong depth: Michigan, Illinois and Michigan State sit near the top in several lists, Indiana is rising thanks to a transfer class, and Purdue, Nebraska, Ohio State, UCLA and USC appear across multiple rankings, signaling a competitive conference ahead.

via Inside the Hall|

#big-ten #college-basketball #indiana-hoosiers

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Duke Gains Another Top Transfer as Scheyer Aims for National Title

Duke coach Jon Scheyer adds Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, a one-year transfer who averaged 19.1 PPG, boosting the Blue Devils to No. 3 in CBS Sports' 2026-27 preseason Top 25 And 1; the piece highlights Scheyer’s pattern of building championship-caliber rosters and argues it’s a matter of time before he wins a national title.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #duke #jon-scheyer

sports2 months ago•13 min saved

Mullins’ Return Elevates UConn to No. 2 in CBS’s 2026-27 Preseason Top 25 And 1

Michigan remains No. 1 and UConn moves up to No. 2 in Version 8 of CBS Sports’ preseason Top 25 And 1 for 2026-27, boosted by Braylon Mullins opting to return and Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia; the piece argues NIL/revenue-sharing are enabling players to stay in college longer and shaping rosters around returning stars and key transfers, which strengthens top programs and the sport overall.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #nil #preseason-rankings

college-football5 months ago•18 min saved

Oregon Tops PFF's Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top-25

PFF's way-too-early top-25 for the 2026 college football season projects Oregon No. 1 after a playoff run, buoyed by Dante Moore's return and a stout defense, with Texas, Indiana, Ohio State and a mix of traditional powers and rising programs filling the rest of the Top 25 thanks to returning stars, transfer portal help and coaching changes across the country.

via PFF|

#2026-season #college-football #preseason-rankings

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Louisville Falls to Kansas in Exhibition Matchup

Louisville suffered a poor home loss to Kansas, shooting poorly and struggling offensively, despite some individual performances, highlighting a disappointing start for the team amid overconfidence from fans and preseason hype.

via On3|

#college-basketball #disappointing-performance #kansas

womens-college-basketball9 months ago•5 min saved

UConn Tops Women's College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25

The AP Top 25 preseason poll for women's college basketball 2025-26 season has been revealed, with UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas, and LSU ranked as the top five teams, reflecting expectations based on returning players, transfers, and coaching. The season begins on November 3rd, with teams adjusting to roster changes and new talent.

via On3|

#ap-top-25 #ncaa-basketball #preseason-rankings

sports10 months ago•34 min saved

Top College Golf Teams and Players to Watch in 2025-26

The article discusses the preseason top 30 NCAA men's golf teams for 2025-26, highlighting Texas as the top-ranked team, followed by Oklahoma State, Auburn, Florida, and Oklahoma, with detailed insights into each team's roster, key players, and prospects for the upcoming season.

via NBC Sports|

#college-golf-teams #ncaa-mens-golf #oklahoma-state

sports11 months ago•5 min saved

SEC Football Set for a Competitive 2025 Season with New Quarterback Stars

ESPN's final preseason SEC football rankings for 2025, based on the SP+ metric, list Alabama as the top team in the SEC, followed by Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss, and LSU, highlighting key player changes and expectations for the upcoming season.

via On3|

#2025-season #college-football #espn

sports11 months ago•7 min saved

2025 College Football Preview: Rankings, Bottom Teams, and State Champions

ESPN's final 2025 preseason college football rankings, based on analytical SP+ metrics, place Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, and Texas, highlighting key team strengths and projected performances ahead of the season kickoff.

via On3|

#alabama #college-football #espn-sp

sports11 months ago•4 min saved

Texas Tops Preseason AP Top 25 for First Time

Texas is ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time, edging out Penn State, with Ohio State and other top teams competing in a highly competitive college football season. The SEC leads with 10 teams in the rankings, and Texas faces a tough opener against Ohio State. The poll reflects high expectations for Texas and other top programs, with notable rankings for Notre Dame, Oregon, and SMU.

via NBC Sports|

#ap-top-25 #college-football #preseason-rankings

sports11 months ago•8 min saved

2025 College Football Preseason Top 25 Predictions and Rankings

The article previews the AP Top 25 preseason rankings for the 2025 college football season, highlighting key teams like Penn State, Texas, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Clemson, and discussing their prospects based on roster strength, coaching, and recent performance. The rankings are based on a ballot submitted by the author, with the official AP poll to be released soon, and serve as a snapshot of team potential before the season begins.

via KSL.com|

#2025-season #ap-top-25 #college-football

sports11 months ago•3 min saved

Preseason College Football Coaches Poll: Texas and Ohio State Lead, Surprises Emerge

Texas is ranked No. 1 in the 2025 preseason Coaches Poll, but uncertainty at quarterback across top teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, and Notre Dame could impact their championship prospects, with key players and transfers shaping the season's outcome.

via Bleacher Report|

#2025-season #coaches-poll #college-football