AP men’s college basketball preseason poll reaction: What you need to know for each Top 25 team

The 2024-25 preseason men’s college basketball AP Top 25 poll results have been released! Kansas is the No. 1 team, with Alabama close behind. UConn, the back-to-back reigning national champion, starts the season ranked outside the top 2, but history shows they could still make a run for a third straight title. Duke is in the top 10 at No. 7, with talented freshmen like Cooper Flagg leading the charge. Rutgers also makes the list with their superstar freshmen. The upcoming season brings many changes, including transfers, coaching moves, and conference realignment. Stay tuned for exciting matchups and projected starting lineups for each of the top 25 teams!