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Michigan drops to No. 16 in CBS Sports' Top 25 And 1 after five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. tears his ACL and will miss the 2026-27 season, removing a promising freshman from Michigan’s rotation after his strong start in Europe.
Missouri re-enters CBS Sports' Top 25 And 1 at No. 21 after Mark Mitchell returns to Missouri from Kentucky amid ongoing fifth-year eligibility scrutiny; Kentucky falls to No. 17 as Mitchell’s status remains subject to NCAA decisions, with the overall ranking treated as provisional until eligibility is settled.
Kentucky’s addition of Mark Mitchell from Missouri—part of a broader transfer haul including Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno—helps lift the Wildcats to No. 12 in CBS Sports’ early Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings, with Florida perched at No. 1; the piece notes ongoing transfer-eligibility discussions and other roster moves shaping the 2026-27 outlook.
Louisville landed UNC guard Seth Trimble, reportedly paying around $3 million for a fifth year, fueling a transfer-heavy rebuild that has the Cardinals up to No. 8 in CBS Sports’ early Top 25 And 1 preseason. Pat Kelsey is stacking a high-priced, veteran-filled lineup—centered by Trimble and Jackson Shelstad—with aims of contending for a Final Four, though roster chemistry and true championship potential will take time to prove.
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class, will reclassify to 2026 and enroll at Texas this season, boosting the Longhorns to No. 5 in CBS Sports’ early Top 25 And 1 rankings. The piece notes Spears’ choice over Arizona, LSU and Kentucky, his two-year college plan before the NBA, and mentions UCLA adding Nikola Kusturica as part of broader ranking adjustments with other programs returning key players and bringing in transfers.
Kansas signed the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes, boosting the Jayhawks to No. 25 in CBS Sports' Version 13 Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings. Coach Bill Self praised Stokes as a versatile scorer, rebounder and passer who’ll form KU’s core alongside fellow five-star Taylen Kinney for the 2026-27 season.
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.
Duke claimed the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament by beating Virginia 74-70 to win the ACC Tournament, improving to 32-2 with a 17-2 Quadrant-1 record and staying atop CBS Sports' Top 25 And 1 rankings, even with Caleb Foster’s injury looming over the team.
Purdue reclaims the top spot in the Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings after defeating previous No. 1 Arizona. With an impressive résumé, including wins over top-ranked teams, Purdue has the best body of work this season. Despite Kansas being ranked No. 2 in previous polls, Purdue's superior wins and zero losses in regulation make them deserving of the top spot.
Memphis joins the Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings after their impressive victory against Texas A&M. They are now 7-2 with wins over top teams on the road and neutral courts. Despite the absence of Jordan Brown, Memphis has proven themselves to be a strong team. They will face Clemson, one of the remaining undefeated teams, in their next game.
Kentucky adds experienced transfer Tre Mitchell to their roster, pushing them up to No. 17 in the Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings. Mitchell joins a lineup that includes three five-star freshmen and experienced players Antonio Reeves and Justin Edwards. Alabama drops out of the rankings after Jahvon Quinerly's transfer, and is replaced by St. John's.
Texas Longhorns add transfer Max Abmas to their roster, securing a spot in the Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings despite losing top recruit Ron Holland. The Longhorns are now ranked No. 19, with the potential to move up if Tyrese Hunter and Dillon Mitchell withdraw from the 2023 NBA Draft. UConn remains at No. 1 in the rankings, with Purdue, Marquette, and Duke rounding out the top four.
Ryan Nembhard, a two-year starter for Creighton, has entered the transfer portal, making Creighton a lesser team without him. UConn remains at the top of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings, while Purdue, Marquette, and Miami round out the top four. Arkansas has dropped to No. 16 due to the departure of leading scorer Ricky Council to the NBA draft.