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Gonzaga, Louisville, and Texas rise in updated WTE top-25 college basketball power ranking for 2026-27 season

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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9. Texas Longhorns

Likely departures

  • Tramon Mark (14 ppg and 3.5 rpg)
  • Jordan Pope (13.1 ppg and 1.9 apg)
  • Chendall Weaver (5.8 ppg and 4.1 apg)
  • Lassina Traore (3.4 ppg and 5.1 rpg)
  • Dailyn Swain (17.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, and 3.6 apg)
  • Simeon Wilcher (5.6 ppg and 1.7 apg)
  • Nic Codie (4.1 ppg and 3.1 rpg)
  • Camden Heide (5.9 ppg and 2.7 rpg)

Likely returnees

  • Matas Vokietatis (15.6 ppg and 7.1 rpg)

Roster additions

  • Isaiah Johnson (16.9 ppg and 3.0 apg at Colorado)
  • Mikey Lewis (13.9 ppg and 2.1 apg at Saint Mary’s)
  • Amari Evans (4.1 ppg and 3.2 rpg at Tennessee)
  • David Punch (14.1 ppg and 6.8 rpg at TCU)
  • Elyjah Freeman (9.2 ppg and 5.2 rpg at Auburn)
  • Austin Goosby (4-star guard prospect)
  • Bo Ogden (4-star guard prospect)

The only rotation player back from last season’s Sweet 16 is Vokietatis, who’ll be one of the best big men in the country in 2026-27. The four-spot has gotten a major upgrade with the addition of Punch, one of the top forwards from the Big 12 this past season, and is a proven two-way player. 

The revamped backcourt will be led by Johnson, one of the top high-major scoring freshmen in the nation last year. Lewis is a quality three-point shooter, while Evans is a defensive pickup from Tennessee. Plus, Goosby and Ogden are two more perimeter additions to the roster for depth purposes. 

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