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LOOK: ESPN releases ‘Way-Too-Early Top 10’ NCAA men’s basketball rankings

Villanova head coach Jay Wright, center, celebrates with his team after beating Michigan 79-62 in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova head coach Jay Wright, center, celebrates with his team after beating Michigan 79-62 in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
By Maghen Moore
April 3, 2018

After Villanova defeated Michigan Monday night in the NCAA Tournament Championship, ESPN released its ‘Way-Too-Early Top 10’ NCAA men’s basketball rankings.

The 2018 National Champions are ranked third, and three SEC teams made the top 10.

The runner-up, Michigan, along with Final Four team Loyola-Chicago did not make ESPN’s top 10. Kansas is ranked at No. 1, although the Jayhawks lost to Villanova 95-79 in the Final Four.

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