Jay Bilas Releases Top 68 College Basketball Rankings for 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 college basketball season began Monday night after a turbulent offseason filled with coaching changes and Transfer Portal activity. Basketball is officially back, and storylines are already intense.
Key Questions for the Season
- Can Florida become the second team in a row to repeat as National Champions?
- Will Kelvin Sampson lead Houston to its first-ever National Championship?
- Can Duke overcome last season’s Final Four disappointment and win the first title under Jon Scheyer?
Purdue Tops Jay Bilas' Rankings
After just one game played, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas named Purdue the best team in college basketball. The Boilermakers, led by head coach Matt Painter in his 21st season, feature star players Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and transfer Oscar Cluff from South Dakota State.
The team has fortified its roster aiming to reach the National Championship Game for the second time in three years. They started the season with an impressive 82-51 victory over Evansville, highlighted by Fletcher Loyer's 30 points on 7-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc.
Upcoming Schedule
Purdue has one final preliminary game against Oakland before traveling to Tuscaloosa for a rematch with an unnamed top-ranked opponent. This game revisits last year’s non-conference meeting, which Purdue won 87-78.
“The Boilermakers have loaded up in their quest to return to the National Championship Game for the second time in three seasons.”
Author’s summary: The 2025-26 college basketball season begins amid high expectations as Jay Bilas ranks Purdue first, highlighting their strong roster and early dominance.
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