History has proven that the past can often inform the future. So as Duke and Kansas ranked in the top two of our ranking of the top 25 programs over the last 25 years, it should come as no surprise that the two powerhouses — packed with resources to win in the modern era and carrying cultural juice to consistently win on the court and in recruiting battles — also lead our rankings today predicting which programs will be among the top 25 over the next 25 years.
Ranking top 25 college basketball programs of last 25 years: Which teams have performed the best since 2000
Kyle Boone
Sports can often be cyclical, though, so while several teams in my review of the last 25 years may again feature prominently in this iteration as I gaze into my crystal ball, just compare the list and you’ll notice almost instantly: there are plenty of differences. In fact, given how much the landscape of sports has changed with NIL, there are quite a few changes — and it seems clear some programs are positioned better than others to forge on and flourish in the 2020s, 2030s and 2040s.
Which programs?
I’m glad you asked.
Let’s get to the rankings below. They were formulated by accounting for past success and program history, but also by their commitment thus far to pumping in resources along with the coaching acumen and leadership of those running the respective programs.
Let’s dive in.
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