Florida just locked down the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press college basketball preseason poll, grabbing a massive 47 first-place votes right out of the gate. Talk about a statement! They’re hitting the season with a perfect 0-0 record, but clearly the voters think they’re ready to run the table. Duke is right there at No. 2 with 10 first-place votes, followed by Illinois at No. 3, UConn at No. 4, and Arizona rounding out the top five.
The Lone Star State Is Already Bringing the Heat
While Florida might be sitting pretty at the top, there’s some serious action brewing in Texas. The Houston Cougars are kicking off their season ranked No. 10, with forward Joseph Tugler already running drills. But get this, the Texas Longhorns are already three spots ahead of them, coming in strong at No. 7. It’s not just those two, either. Texas Tech snagged the No. 19 spot, making it three schools from Texas making noise in the preseason top 25. You just know that’s going to make for some insane matchups later in the year!
Who Else Is Cracking the Top Ten?
Beyond the top five, Michigan State slides in at No. 6, just ahead of Texas. Tennessee is at No. 8, and Virginia is sitting at No. 9, right before Houston at No. 10. It’s a loaded start to the season, with every single team in the poll currently holding a 0-0 record. This preseason poll sets the stage for what’s sure to be an epic year of college hoops. Who’s gonna live up to the hype, and who’s gonna surprise us?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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