Kansas Tops AP Preseason Poll as Big 12 Teams Dominate Rankings
The Kansas Jayhawks start the 2024-25 season as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 preseason men’s basketball poll, receiving 30 first-place votes to secure the top spot ahead of Alabama and defending champion UConn. Kansas, which revamped its roster with top transfers, is focused on translating this preseason recognition into a season-long run.