Florida tops CBS Sports' preseason men's college basketball rankings

The Florida Gators have been ranked No. 1 in CBS Sports' preseason Top 25 and 1 men's college basketball rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season. This follows Florida also topping both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 preseason rankings, which were released on Monday, October 20, 2026. The rankings were reported on October 22, 2026.