Kentucky leads the top25 of the Associated Press

The Associated Press has released the preseason top 25. First place for Kentucky, with Michigan State and Louisville right behind.
1- Kentucky
2- Michigan State
3- Louisville
4- Duke
5- Kansas
6- Arizona
7- Michigan
8- Oklahoma State e Syracuse
10- Florida
11- Ohio State
12- North Carolina
13- Memphis
14- VCU
15- Gonzaga
16- Wichita State
17- Marquette
18- Connecticut
19- Oregon
20- Wisconsin
21- Notre Dame
22- UCLA
23- New Mexico
24- Virginia
25- Baylor


There are  some differences with the coaches' top25  , Oklahoma State is  4 positions higher. Indiana is not considered here, replaced by the ever- talented but often unfinished Baylor.. Surprisingly the Tennesse' absence, Syracuse receives so much credit despite the uncertainties in the backcourt . Among the overrated definitely Wichita State , which has lost two key elements of last season - point guard Malcolm Armstead and power forward Carl Hall . There is a sense of balance at the top, with many teams that have the means to think big, even among those outside the rankings . The first is Saint John's: Steve Lavin has a roster with well above average athleticism  and at least two NBA prospects - the center  Chris Opebka and the forward Jakarr Sampson , but also the versatile Sir ' Dominic Pointer and the explosive freshman point guard Rysheed Jordan-
In short