Sporting News 2026-27 college basketball preseason All-America team

Sporting News has released its 2026-27 college basketball preseason All-America team, featuring only one freshman due to increased competition from older players following an NCAA rule change allowing athletes to compete for five years starting with the 2023 enrollee class. The rule shift has led to more fifth-year and fourth-year players dominating rosters, a stark contrast to last year's historically strong freshman class that produced six All-Americans. The three-team preseason squad includes two fifth-year players, reflecting the evolving age demographic in college basketball.