Alabama drops out of top 10 in college basketball rankings after Rylan Griffen enters transfer portal

The college basketball world is buzzing with excitement as the preseason rankings for the upcoming season have been released. The top spot belongs to the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by head coach Hubert Davis. The Tar Heels are coming off a successful season where they won the ACC and secured a No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. With key returning players like RJ Davis, Harrison Ingram, and Elliot Cadeau, along with a top-10 recruiting class, North Carolina is poised to make a strong run for their 22nd appearance in the Final Four.

Following closely behind at the No. 2 spot is the Duke Blue Devils, under the leadership of head coach Jon Scheyer. Duke returns key players like Jeremy Roach, Caleb Foster, and Tyrese Proctor from a team that secured a No. 4 seed in the previous NCAA Tournament. The addition of top-ranked recruit Cooper Flagg adds to the excitement, making Duke a team to watch out for in the upcoming season.

Other notable teams in the top 10 rankings include Houston, Iowa State, and Kansas, each with their own set of returning players and new additions that make them strong contenders for the upcoming season. With the college basketball landscape shaping up to be highly competitive, fans can expect an action-packed season filled with thrilling matchups and intense rivalries. Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches.