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Illinois lost to UConn in Final Four, but they’re ranked ahead of them in Preseason AP Top 25 Poll
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Illinois lost to UConn in Final Four, but they’re ranked ahead of them in Preseason AP Top 25 Poll
The Illinois Fighting Illini may have watched their Final Four run end in heartbreaking fashion against UConn, but the latest preseason rankings suggest Brad Underwood's team is positioned for another major season...
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Florida No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's hoop poll
Oct 19, 2026, 12:14 PM ET Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of...