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Bart Torvik is high on Michigan State basketball heading into 2026-27 season

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One of the top referenced college basketball analytical rankings is high on the Spartans heading into next season

One of the most notable way-too-early rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season has been released, and the Spartans are listed near the top of country. The early look ahead rankings from Bart Torvik have been released and to no surprise Michigan State landed in the top 10. But the Spartans weren't as high as some others have them, coming in at No.

7 in the country. Here's a look at the top 25 rankings from Bart Torvik -- courtesy of College Basketball Report: Way Too Early 2027 College Basketball Rankings via @totally_t_bomb : 1. Duke 2.

Michigan 3. Arizona 4. Houston 5.

Arkansas 6. Florida 7. Michigan State 8.