Seven SEC Teams Ranked In Preseason AP Top 25 Basketball Poll

The Associated Press released its preseason Top 25 men's basketball poll on Monday, with seven SEC teams earning a spot in the rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Florida leads the way at No. 1 overall, receiving 47 first-place votes. Texas (No. 7) and Tennessee (No. 8) join the Gators in the Top 10.

Arkansas checks in at No. 12, followed by Alabama (No. 20), Kentucky (No. 23), and Vanderbilt (No. 24).

Preseason AP Top 25 Men's Basketball Poll:
1. Florida (47)
2. Duke (10)
3. Illinois (2)
4. UConn
5. Arizona
6. Michigan State
7. Texas
8. Tennessee
9. Virginia
10. Houston
11. Louisville
12. Arkansas
13. St. John's
14. Miami (FL)
15. Gonzaga
16. Michigan
17. Kansas
18. Iowa State
19. Texas Tech
20. Alabama
21. USC
22. UCLA
23. Kentucky
24. Vanderbilt
25. BYU