
SI’s Preseason Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Set the Stage for 2026‑27
Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.
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Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.
The Blue Devils will face Miami, UNC and a host of other ACC rivals, with dates and times to follow.
The conference released the full slate of 18 games, highlighting home‑and‑home matchups, returning veterans and a top recruiting class.

CBS Sports highlights Duke's deep roster and strategic moves that make them a top contender for the upcoming season.

A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.

The 2026 Jimmy V Classic will showcase a rare meeting between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden, weaving together legacy, coaching storylines, and future expectations.
Georgia and Duke will meet for the first time in nearly a century at the 2026 Jimmy V Classic, a matchup that blends historic series ties with new coaching narratives.

Duke’s blue‑blood program is ranked second nationally as it blends returning stars with a top‑ranked freshman class, aiming for a championship under Coach Jon Scheyer.
Duke announces the jersey numbers for its 14‑player roster, highlighting notable transitions and the blend of experience and new talent.

Duke's athletic department has released the jersey numbers for the upcoming season, assigning digits to a roster that blends seasoned veterans with emerging stars.

The Cavaliers’ upcoming season features a demanding schedule, highlighted by rematches with Duke and Virginia Tech, and a mix of home‑court advantages and road tests across the nation.

The latest Bowman Sapphire basketball collection brings a suite of parallel cards, notable autograph prospects and a first‑ever basketball entry for the Sapphire brand, sparking intense collector interest.

The upcoming 2026‑27 college basketball season will be defined by explosive backcourt pairings across the nation, each blending scoring, playmaking and defensive intensity.

The highly anticipated 2025‑26 Bowman Sapphire Basketball collection will debut via an EQL raffle on May 28, offering a range of scarce parallels and autographed rookie cards from emerging stars.

The Cavaliers will face a demanding schedule next season, battling elite programs both at home and on the road as they aim for a top‑10 finish and national relevance.

Top recruit Cameron Williams is poised to make an immediate impact for Duke, blending size, athleticism and confidence as the program leans on experienced returnees and strategic additions.

Duke’s continuity and fresh transfers give it an edge over a UNC team reshaped by recent coaching upheaval.

Both Virginia and Duke are expected to remain top contenders in the ACC next season, with Virginia’s returning core offering a durability advantage.

Tai Bell, a top-ranked 2028 point guard, is moving to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, bringing his 32-point average and elite recruiting buzz

Duke has bolstered its lineup with portal transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, while top prospect Allen Graves weighs his options amid a crowded blue‑devil roster.

Returning four of the top six scorers and adding high‑profile transfers, Duke’s Blue Devils aim to dominate the upcoming season with a focus on length, versatility and elite defense.

St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.

Duke secures its third straight No. 1 recruiting class, blending top freshmen with experienced transfers and returning scorers, heralding a new era of depth and versatility.
Duke’s upcoming home‑and‑neutral series with Illinois, set for November 2026 in Durham and December 2027 in Chicago, adds a marquee matchup to a schedule that includes games against three of the four 2026 Final Four teams. The roster features key returnees, transfer additions and the nation’s top recruiting class, all overseen by head coach Jon Scheyer.