The NCAA released its first NET Rankings for the 2025-26 season, one of the most important evaluation tools that the selection committee uses to determine the field for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The metric includes win location and quality of opponent, strength of schedule, offensive and defensive efficiency, and scoring margin. The NET does not take into account a team's pure record or ranking in the AP Poll. The Duke basketball program came in at No. 2, followed by Louisville at No. 9. However, the opening NET Rankings show that the ACC has some serious depth this season, and the conference looks to be in a much better place than it's been over the last few years.
Opening NET Rankings prove that the ACC is officially back to national relevance
