Florida an overwhelming No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
The Florida Gators are an overwhelming choice as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press preseason men's basketball poll released on Monday.
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Breaking down the men's 2026-27 AP preseason Top 25 basketball poll
Biggest games and projected starting lineups for the AP preseason Top 25, from No. 1 Florida to No. 25 BYU.
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