The first AP Poll of the 2025-2026 season is here!
For the 20th consecutive season, the UNC basketball program has earned a spot on the initial rankings. However, this year marks the Tar Heels' lowest ranking during that span, as Hubert Davis' team comes in at No. 25 to kick off the new season.
11. Louisville
12. UCLA
13. Arizona
14. Arkansas
15. Alabama
16. Iowa State
17. Illinois
18. Tennessee
19. Kansas
20. Auburn
21. Gonzaga
22. Michigan State
23. Creighton
24. Wisconsin
25. North Carolina— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) October 13, 2025North Carolina is one of three ACC schools to earn a spot in the AP Top 25 Poll.