It’s that time of year again — when the leaves start to turn and analytics guru Ken Pomeroy releases his much-anticipated preseason rankings. For two decades, KenPom.com has been the go-to source for advanced college basketball metrics, providing a deeper look at how teams truly stack up.
A Top-Four Debut
This year, Kentucky fans have plenty to smile about.
The Wildcats debuted No. 4 overall in KenPom’s 2025 preseason rankings, signaling what analytics say could be a special year under Mark Pope. Only Houston, Florida, and Purdue sit ahead of them.
Here’s a look at the KenPom Top 25, for a full ranking click here:
- Houston
- Florida
- Purdue
- Kentucky
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Duke
- Gonzaga
- Tennessee
- UCLA
- Michigan
- Texas Tech
- Iowa State
- Louisville
- Arizona
- St.