NEW Men’s College Basketball Rankings: UCLA Makes BIG Jump, Nebraska Returns to Top 25

After months of waiting, recruiting, and transfer portal speculation, the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season is underway. So who are the best teams in the country after the first two weeks of the new season? We look to answer that question with our all-new men’s college basketball rankings ahead of this weekend’s matchups.

25. Kentucky (LW: 23)

Oct 23, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Milan Momcilovic (22) anticipates a pass during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Year two for Kentucky coach Mark Pope was a letdown as the Wildcats won just 22 games and were ousted in the second round of the tournament. While they lost their top two scorers from last season, they did make a big addition in the transfer portal with Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic.

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The newcomer has been fine, but probably not as good as the program hoped for to begin the season. Fortunately, transfer Zoom Diallo has carried the offense, scoring 17 points a night. Unfortunately, a dominant 20-point loss to Kansas is why the Wildcats remain near the back of our updated college basketball rankings.

24. Michigan (LW: 17)

Nov 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) looks to shoot the ball against the UConn Huskies during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Michigan will be a fascinating team to watch in the new season. Not only did the Wolverines lose major impact players like Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. to the draft, but they also lost the coach who turned them into a powerhouse, Dusty May, to the NBA. Former assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. has a very tough act to follow.

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While they suffered a loss to UConn in their season debut, guards Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney have played very well in expanded roles this season. The duo is posting close to 40 points a night for the Wolverines.

23. Miami…

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Publish date : 2026-11-12 13:30:00

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