Risers and new entrants to our latest men's top 25
Briefly

The 2024-25 men's college basketball season was notably marked by St. John's strong resurgence under coach Rick Pitino as a top-10 team, while UConn faced inconsistency despite their recent championship successes. Heading into the 2025-26 season, both teams are poised to remain competitive. Purdue leads preseason rankings, but the Red Storm and Huskies are making significant moves in player acquisitions. With key losses and strong transfer classes, Pitino and Hurley's squads are set to challenge for the top rankings once again.
St. John's resurgence as a top-10 team under Rick Pitino and UConn's unpredictability in their quest for a third straight national championship defined the 2024-25 men's college basketball season.
Despite an early NCAA tournament exit, Rick Pitino led the Red Storm to Big East titles, while UConn aims to reload and compete with a strong lineup.
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