New Men’s College Basketball Rankings: Three New Teams in Latest Top 25 (Jan. 23, 2026)

We are two months away from the start of March Madness, and teams around the country are looking to improve their resumes and get an automatic birth in the tournament by landing a spot in the latest top 25. So who are the best of the best in college basketball right now?

We look to answer that question with our new men’s college basketball rankings, showcasing the elite teams in the nation as of Jan. 23, 2026.

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25. Miami (OH) (LW: UR)

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While it took a couple of seasons to change the program from the bottom up, Miami (OH) head coach Travis Steele has put together what should be the greatest team in school history.

The Redhawks head into the weekend with an outstanding 20-0 record and sit atop the MAC. Their fantastic start is thanks to an offense that is second in the nation (94.6 PPG) and has three players averaging 13 or more a night. Miami won’t face a ranked team until the tournament, but they are a team to keep an eye on.

24. Louisville (LW: 21)

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Louisville owns a rock-solid 13-5 record due to the strong play of its trio of talented guards. Mikel Brown Jr. is getting a lot of buzz about being a top 10 pick in next year’s NBA Draft, senior Ryan Conwell has been just as good, and Cardinals veteran Isaac McKneely is as reliable as ever.

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The trio is not easy to defend, and it shown in wins over Kentucky and Indiana this season. However, Louisville has struggled more often against the top 25. Losing four games to ranked teams, including to Duke and Virginia last week.

23. Saint Louis (LW: UR)

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Don’t look now, but Saint Louis may have their best team in school history this season. The A-10 school has gotten off to an outstanding 18-1 start this season, and it is due to a high-powered offense that is posting 91.2 PPG — which is ninth best in the nation.

Leading the way is senior big man Robbie Avila. The starting center is posting 12.8 points and 4.3…

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