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Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
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Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.
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Once overlooked as recruits, these summer league rookies are proving why they were first-round draft picks.
Men's basketball 2026 recruiting class rankings
Recent reclassifications moved Texas into the top four, and brought Ohio State and Louisville into the top 25.
Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
With minimal movement among teams in the top 25, let's look at the most impactful newcomer for every roster.
Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 87.3 | - | 3 | 37 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 6.5 | 7 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 7.5 | 8 | 27 |
| Illinois | 83.2 | 7.5 | 9 | 28 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 10.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 6.5 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 11 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 13 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 69.4 | 18.5 | 18 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 17.5 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.5 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 21.5 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 21 | 20 | 12 |