Where does Miami Basketball Rank in Polls Entering the NCAA Tournament

The Miami Hurricanes fall back into the rankings in both polls as they enter the NCAA Tournament as a 7th Seed.

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) brings the ball up court against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After a long regular season, it was only fitting that the Miami Hurricanes would find themselves ranked in the top 25 to close the regular season.

Enterign the NCAA Tournament, the Hurricanes are ranked as the No. 25 team in the country in the AP Poll while in the coaches poll, they remain in the same spot at No. 23 similar to last weeks.

The Hurricanes prepare to take on the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as both teams have a lot to fight for. However, the Canes are happy to be in the dance, but aren't satisfited with only being there.

"You know, it puts a lot in perspective," Miami head coach Jai Lucas said. "A big part of it was when we went to our, like, open practice at the ACC tournament, everybody's pulling their phones out and taking pictures. You've got to remember, uh, it's a lot of their first time, and it is one of those experiences that just makes you smile, because you understand how big a moment it is, and it'll be the same thing when we get to St. Louis. Like, you take it for granted, but it's hard to do, and so for our guys, I want us to just embrace it and enjoy it, but then also just go out there and attack it and have fun"

AP Top 25

(Ranking, Team, First-Place Votes, Record, Points)

1. Duke (50), 32-2, 1418
2. Arizona (7), 32-2, 1372
3. Michigan, 31-2, 1310
4. Florida, 26-7, 1221
5. Houston, 28-6, 1214
6. Iowa State, 27-7, 1096
7. UConn, 29-5, 1032
8. Purdue, 27-8, 912
9. Virginia, 29-5, 903
10. St. John's, 28-6, 860
11. Michigan State, 25-7, 833
12. Gonzaga, 30-3, 829
13. Illinois, 24-8, 801
14. Arkansas, 26-8, 750
15. Nebraska, 26-6, 689
16. Vanderbilt, 26-8, 538
17. Kansas, 23-10, 503
18. Alabama, 23-9, 438
19. Wisconsin, 24-10, 392
20. Texas Tech, 22-10, 376
21. North Carolina, 24-8, 293
22. Saint Mary's, 27-5, 113
23. Louisville, 23-10, 112
24. Tennessee, 22-11, 112 (tied with Louisville)
25. Miami-Florida, 25-8, 110

Others Receiving Votes: Miami (Ohio) 100, BYU 62, UCLA 38, Utah St. 28, TCU 17, High Point 14, VCU 12, Clemson 9, Ohio St. 5, Kentucky 4, Saint Louis 3, Akron 3, Santa Clara 2, McNeese St. 1.

Coaches Poll

(Ranking, Team, First-Place Votes, Record, Points)

1. Duke (26), 32-2, 770
2. Arizona (5), 32-2, 744
3. Michigan, 31-2, 718
4. Florida, 26-7, 656
5. Houston, 28-6, 653
6. Iowa State, 27-7, 586
7. UConn, 29-5, 570
8. Virginia, 29-5, 531
9. St. John's, 28-6, 514
10. Gonzaga, 30-3, 470
11. Michigan State, 25-7, 450
12. Illinois, 24-8, 437
13. Purdue, 26-8, 416
14. Nebraska, 26-6, 395
15. Arkansas, 26-8, 381
16. Vanderbilt, 26-8, 316
17. Kansas, 23-10, 242
18. Alabama, 23-9, 239
19. Texas Tech, 22-10, 228
20. Wisconsin, 24-10
21. North Carolina, 24-8, 149
22. Saint Mary's, 2705, 103
23. Miami-Florida, 25-8, 76
24. Louisville, 23-10, 56
25. Tennessee, 22-11, 55

Schools Dropped Out: No. 20 Miami (OH).

Others Receiving Votes: Miami (OH) 36; UCLA 31; Utah State 23; BYU 14; Villanova 11; Saint Louis 7; VCU 5; South Florida 1; Santa Clara 1; Ohio State 1; Akron 1;

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