There’s nothing like March Madness, but the chaos of April’s roster movement in college basketball is almost as wild. Over the last few weeks, rosters have been completely revamped thanks to transfer portal pickups, NBA draft decisions and some lingering high school and international commitments. While rosters aren’t fully set as some players test the draft waters and a handful of top portal prospects remain uncommitted, it’s a good time for Sports Illustrated to reset its top 25 rankings for an early look at some of the best teams in college basketball for the 2026–27 season.
Who are the early favorites to cut down the nets in Detroit next April? And which teams have done the best to reload their rosters this spring? Here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come next fall and winter:
