Kentucky cracks the first Coaches Top 25 Poll

The Kentucky Wildcats will open the 2024-25 college basketball season as a top-25 squad in each of the two major polls.

First, it was the AP Top 25 that had the Cats checking in at No. 23 in the country.

Now, the Coaches Top 25 has Kentucky also slotted No. 23 overall.

Taking home the top spot is Kansas, followed by Alabama, UConn, Houston, and Duke to round out the top five.

Also making the poll from the SEC is No. 11 Auburn, No. 12 Tennessee, No. 15 Texas A&M, No. 16 Arkansas, No. 19 Texas, No. 21 Florida, and No. 25 Ole Miss.

In addition to Duke, Kentucky also has a game at No. 7 Gonzaga in non-conference play.

College Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll

1. Kansas Jayhawks

2. Alabama Crimson Tide

3. UConn Huskies

4. Houston Cougars

5. Duke Blue Devils

6. Iowa State Cyclones

7. Gonzaga Bulldogs

8. Baylor Bears

9. Arizona Wildcats

10. North Carolina Tar Heels

11. Auburn Tigers

12. Tennessee Volunteers

13. Purdue Boilermakers

14. Creighton Bluejays

15. Texas A&M Aggies

16. Arkansas Razorbacks

17. Marquette Golden Eagles

18. Indiana Hoosiers

19. Texas Longhorns

20. Cincinnati Bearcats

21. Florida Gators

22. UCLA Bruins

23. Kentucky Wildcats

24. Illinois

25. Ole Miss