Gonzaga, UCLA Top Preseason Rankings for 2021-22 College Basketball Season
The Gonzaga Bulldogs open the year with the No. 1 ranking in college basketball for the second straight season. Last year’s Gonzaga team held the top spot through an undefeated campaign all the way to the title game before losing to Baylor. Now, the Zags will attempt to get back after losing Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert to the NBA. UCLA was the only other team to receive votes for the top spot. The season begins Nov. 9.
Preseason AP Top-25
1. Gonzaga (55)
2. UCLA (8)
3. Kansas
4. Villanova
5. Texas
6. Michigan
7. Purdue
8. Baylor
9. Duke
10. Kentucky
11. Illinois
12. Memphis
13. Oregon
14. Alabama
15. Houston
16. Arkansas
17. Ohio State
18. Tennessee
19. North Carolina
20. Florida State
21. Maryland
22. Auburn
23. St. Bonaventure
24. UConn
25. Virginia
Additional Storylines
NCAA: Gonzaga, UCLA, Kansas Lead Men’s Basketball Preseason AP Top-25 Poll
ESPN: 2021-22 Men’s College Basketball Preview: Preseason Picks, Rankings, Complete Coverage
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