UConn, holding the fifth spot, aims to reload after their championship streak ended, with key players like Solo Ball and Silas Demary Jr. leading the charge.

Louisville, ranked fourth, had a strong offseason marked by impactful transfers and the addition of a top-10 recruit to their roster.

Other notable teams in the rankings include Michigan, Arkansas, and Kentucky, each showcasing promise through recent recruiting efforts or player returns.

These rankings highlight significant roster changes and potential championship contenders as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

Houston retains its top position in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season, bolstered by a strong recruiting class and the addition of Creighton transfer Pop Isaacs.

Texas Tech made a significant leap in the rankings, moving up 19 spots to third place, largely due to the return of JT Toppin and key transfers.

BYU also saw improvement, climbing ten positions to sixth place after acquiring Baylor transfer Robert Wright III, which enhances their backcourt with high-scoring potential.

Purdue, ranked second, features potential All-Americans Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, alongside new talent from South Dakota State.

The rankings reflect rapid changes in team compositions, with the transfer portal remaining open until April 22, 2025, suggesting further shifts may occur before the season begins.