John Fanta has unveiled his latest college basketball Top 25 rankings, with Duke leading the way at No. 1.

Florida and UConn round out the top three, followed by Houston and Illinois. Despite the Fighting Illini dealing with injury concerns, Fanta believes they have the most talented roster in college basketball and could challenge for the No. 1 spot. He also praised head coach Brad Underwood, although injuries remain a concern.

Michigan State checks in at No. 10, slightly lower than some other rankings. While Fanta expects big seasons from Jeremy Fears Jr. and Jordan Scott, he wants to see more from the Spartans’ frontcourt before rankings them higher. The 2026 men’s college basketball champion Michigan, sits at No. 21.

One notable omission is North Carolina. Despite leaving the Tar Heels outside his Top 25, Fanta praised the hiring of Michael Malone and highlighted Terrence Brown as a key player to watch.

St. John’s also stands out at No. 8, with Fanta ranking the Red Storm higher than some other college basketball analysts.

Here’s a look at Fanta’s complete Top 25:

1. Duke

2. Florida

3. UConn

4. Houston

5. Illinois

6. Arizona

7. Virginia

8. St. John’s

9. Louisville

10. Michigan State

11. Kansas

12. Miami (FL)

13. Arkansas

14. Texas

15. Missouri

16. Tennessee

17. Texas Tech

18. Gonzaga

19. Alabama

20. Iowa State

21. Michigan

22. UCLA

23. Marquette

24. Purdue

25. Saint Louis