Moments ‘til Madness: What to make of the preseason Top 25
The independent student newspaper of Tufts University. With about three weeks to go until the opening tip of the college hoops season, we finally have the first official Associated Press Poll of the 2025–26 season.
Most of the names and general rankings aren’t very surprising, given all the time spent analyzing these now mostly finalized rosters, but there are still some important things to highlight.
Biggest Takeaways from the Preseason Top 25
For the first time in program history, the Boilermakers start the season at the top of the sport. Given the roster and the steady coaching of Matt Painter, they have an easy argument for the No.
Still, Purdue has yet to finish the job — similar to the No. After losing in the 2024 championship game, Painter is definitely feeling the pressure to hoist the trophy this season.
They will need lead guard Braden Smith to continue his stellar play from last year, along with their star forward Trey Kauffman-Renn.
Author's summary: Preview of the preseason Top 25 college hoops season.
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