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College Basketball (M): Top 5 Ranked Teams on Nov 9 AP Poll
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Which teams will be in the top 5?

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Will Duke be a top 5 ranked team on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026)?

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Description

This event tracks whether specific college basketball teams appear in the top five rankings of the AP Poll in early November 2026. The outcome depends solely on the official Associated Press rankings release, reflecting the teams' perceived strength at the start of the season.

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If Duke is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Arizona is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Florida is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Virginia is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Houston is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Illinois is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Kansas is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Louisville is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Iowa St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Michigan St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Miami (FL) is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If UConn is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Texas Tech is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Michigan is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Nebraska is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Tennessee is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Gonzaga is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If St. John's is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Texas is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Ohio St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Alabama is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Arkansas is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Vanderbilt is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If BYU is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If UCLA is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Indiana is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Kentucky is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Oklahoma is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Purdue is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Villanova is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Marquette is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Texas A&M is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If North Carolina St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Georgia is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If USC is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Virginia Tech is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Clemson is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Oregon is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Cincinnati is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Maryland is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Auburn is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Grand Canyon is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Creighton is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Missouri is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Baylor is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If North Carolina is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Wisconsin is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If West Virginia is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Iowa is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If UCF is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If LSU is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Xavier is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If TCU is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If SMU is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Providence is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Oklahoma St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If VCU is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If San Diego St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Utah St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Georgetown is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Ole Miss is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Mississippi St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If DePaul is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Saint Mary's is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Arizona St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If New Mexico is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If High Point is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Saint Louis is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Wichita St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Seton Hall is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Florida St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Dayton is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Washington is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Syracuse is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Northwestern is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Rutgers is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If George Washington is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Wake Forest is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Minnesota is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Kansas St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Notre Dame is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Stanford is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Colorado St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Colorado is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Boise St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Nevada is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Pittsburgh is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Butler is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If McNeese is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Santa Clara is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If California is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If South Florida is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If George Mason is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Tulsa is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If South Carolina is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If UNLV is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Penn St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Oregon St. is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If Akron is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes. If UIC is ranked top 5 on the Men's College Basketball AP Poll Week 2 Rankings (expected to be released on Nov 9, 2026) for the 2026-27 season, then the market resolves to Yes.

Frequently asked questions

On Kalshi, the dashboard for the college basketball rankings market tracks the current odds for each team to be ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll on November 9, 2026. You’ll find the implied probabilities for each outcome, a price history chart showing how the odds have changed over time, and the 24-hour trading volume, which is currently $0. The total volume traded on this market is $0. This allows traders to gauge market sentiment and identify potential opportunities based on shifts in expectations.

Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often incorporating information and analysis beyond what’s immediately priced into traditional sportsbook lines. While sportsbooks set initial odds based on statistical models and expert opinions, this market allows anyone to trade, potentially leading to odds that more accurately predict the eventual outcome. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information access, biases, or simply the dynamic nature of a continuously updating market versus static sportsbook odds. It’s common to see this market adjust more rapidly to breaking news or changing perceptions.

On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief in whether a team will be in the top 5. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy into a particular outcome, the price increases, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market odds constantly adapt to new information and changing sentiment, offering a real-time assessment of probabilities.

This market resolves around Nov 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the AP Poll rankings released on or around that date will determine whether each team is within the top 5. The ranking as published by the AP Poll will be the definitive source for determining the winning and losing contracts in this market. Traders should monitor the AP Poll release schedule for the most accurate timing of resolution, as slight variations in the release date are possible.

Several factors could significantly impact this market. Early-season performance in non-conference games, key player injuries, coaching changes, and significant upsets will all influence trader sentiment. Preseason rankings and analyst predictions can also create initial movements, though the market’s collective intelligence often diverges from these initial assessments. Major recruiting news or changes to team rosters could also shift probabilities. Any information that alters perceptions of a team’s potential for success could lead to substantial price fluctuations in this market.