The 2025-26 college basketball countdown is officially activated after The Field of 68 released its top 25 players since 2000. The Cardinals have had a lot of elite players to play during that timeframe, and the college basketball experts agree.
Former Louisville basketball star guard and fan favorite Russ Smith earned a spot on this list as he comes in ranked No. 23. Smith has gone down as one of the best guards ever to wear a red and black uniform, and after these rankings, it clearly proves that.
The Field of 68 only released 21 through 25 today, and falling behind Smith includes Oklahoma's Buddy Hield at No.