The 2025-26 men's college basketball season officially tips off on Monday, Nov. 3. Anticipation is high after a thrilling March Madness tournament last season. Plus, NIL and the transfer portal bring a whole new twist to the college basketball landscape. Elite players are playing on new teams, both after transferring and because the freshman class is filled with stars who will be highly touted ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft . With that said, here are ClutchPoints' top 25 power rankings at the start of the 2025-26 season.

25. Texas

Texas has a new coach, as Sean Miller left Xavier to lead the Longhorns. Expectations for the team in Austin, Texas, now improve greatly, and the team deserves a spot in the top 25 before the start of the season. They will be tested greatly in their first game

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