Kansas Tops AP Preseason Men's Basketball Poll
The Jayhawks lead the rankings, with Big 12 rivals dominating the top spots in a reshaped conference landscape.
- Kansas received 30 out of 60 first-place votes, securing the No. 1 spot over Alabama and UConn.
- The Big 12 conference shows strength with three teams in the top five and five in the top ten.
- Alabama, led by Mark Sears, and UConn, aiming for a third consecutive title, follow Kansas in the rankings.
- Kansas has strengthened its roster with top transfers, including AJ Storr, Zeke Mayo, and Rylan Griffen.
- The SEC has the most teams in the Top 25, with nine schools making the list, showcasing its depth.
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