Kansas basketball: How the past ten Preseason No. 1 teams have fared

By Kyle Jones | Oct 26, 2023

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 08: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after being called for a foul against the Boston College Eagles during the second half of their game in the second round of the ACC Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 08, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 05: Jalen Suggs #1 and Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs react in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

2020 Preseason No. 1: Gonzaga

Final Record: 31-1
NCAA Tournament Result: No. 1 Seed – Lost National Championship

While this team ultimately fell short of the title, to say they had a great year would still be an understatement. They never dropped below fifth in the rankings, while not losing a single regular season game.

The trio of Drew Timme, Corey Kispert, and Jalen Suggs was arguably the best in the country. Unfortunately, they came up short in the National Championship game against Baylor. Still, an absolutely phenomenal season for the Bulldogs.

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