The USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball preseason coaches poll is out, as the top title contenders for the 2025-26 season have been identified.

Of course, the preseason poll is all about projections. It is comprised of who the nation’s coaches believe have a good chance of cutting down the nets at the Final Four in Indianapolis in April.

For as much stock as we buy into it before the ball is tipped, we must be just as cautious. After all, it was just three years ago when Connecticut was just outside of the Top 25 to start the 2022-23 season. Five months later, the Huskies were national champions. This year it is Purdue at No. 1 to start the season .

OUTLOOKS: Previewing each team in the preseason Top 25 rankings

While we debate who is ranked too high or too low, you can’t forget about th

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