Moments ‘til Madness: What to make of the preseason Top 25
The independent student newspaper of Tufts University reports on the first official Associated Press Poll of the 2025–26 season.
With about three weeks to go until the opening tip of the college hoops season, the poll reveals some expected and unexpected rankings. The biggest takeaways from the preseason Top 25 include:
- The Boilermakers start the season at the top of the sport for the first time in program history.
- Coach Matt Painter faces pressure to win the championship after losing in the 2024 championship game.
- Lead guard Braden Smith and star forward Trey Kauffman-Renn are key players for Purdue's success.
Purdue has yet to finish the job — similar to the No. 2 team, after losing in the 2024 championship game, Painter is definitely feeling the pressure to hoist the trophy this season.
Author's summary: Analyzing the preseason Top 25 college hoops poll.
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