The start of the Kansas basketball season is just days away. As expected, the first USA TODAY men’s basketball coaches poll provides good news. The Jayhawks are at a perfect spot #3 behind Michigan State and a popular Atlantic Coast Conference team. As a matter of fact, third is great. Bill Self’s 2017 team deserves a top-five ranking. There is no pressure to carry the nation’s top ranking and the Jayhawks are listed ahead of Kentucky — it’s perfect.
The USA Today coaches poll has those on the panel of Division one coaches submit their Top 25 each week during the season.