KenPom's 2026-27 preseason college basketball rankings set the analytics baseline
The gist
Ken Pomeroy's KenPom released its 2026-27 preseason college basketball rankings in October 2026.
The efficiency ratings shape how fans and bracket-watchers judge teams before the AP Poll.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026KenPom's preseason rankings were released, with Nebraska at No. 16 and Indiana at No. 47.
- Oct 19, 2026KenPom's 2026-27 numbers came out before the Preseason AP Poll; the two agreed on 20 teams inside the Top 25, up from 19 the prior season, with Arizona No. 5 in both.
- Oct 27, 2026Sports Illustrated published its rankings from worst to first, calling KenPom's national rankings the gold standard among predictive metrics.