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Jay Bilas Ranks Top 65 College Basketball Teams, Highlights Kentucky Wildcats' Potential

Jay Bilas Ranks Top 65 College Basketball Teams, Highlights Kentucky Wildcats' Potential
World Sports · 16:30:43 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has released his ranking of the 65 best college basketball teams for the upcoming season, placing the Kentucky Wildcats among the top contenders. Bilas praised the Wildcats' roster depth and coaching, suggesting they have significant potential to make a deep tournament run.

The rankings, published on SB Nation, evaluate teams based on returning talent, recruiting classes, and coaching stability. While the full list includes programs from across the NCAA, Bilas emphasized Kentucky's blend of experience and incoming talent as a key factor in their high placement.

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