Following a series of transfers in and out of the program, Texas sees a drop in the latest college basketball rankings, landing at No. 26 in Version 5.0 of the CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1. The Longhorns added three transfers but lost two key players, leading to a net negative impact on their roster.

By the Numbers
  • Texas is now ranked No. 26 in the 2024-25 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings.
  • The Longhorns are projected to lose six of their top eight scorers, who collectively averaged 63.3 points per game.
Yes, But

While Texas may bounce back with quality transfers in the future, the current roster challenges are significant, with key players departing and the need to replace a substantial amount of scoring.

State of Play
  • Houston maintains the top spot in the rankings, benefitting from the return of key players and the addition of a skilled transfer.
  • Several other top teams like North Carolina, Duke, and Iowa State have solid rosters heading into the new season based on key returnees and recruiting successes.
What's Next

It remains to be seen how Texas will address the gaps in their roster and if they can secure quality transfers to strengthen their team for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The transfer portal shakeup has put Texas in a challenging position, highlighting the importance of roster management in college basketball and the need for strategic recruitment and player retention to maintain competitiveness.