Gators men’s basketball snubbed by AP Top 25 but still pose a threat

Florida Gators men’s basketball was among five teams looked at by USA TODAY Sports who were omitted from the preseason AP Poll.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by USA TODAY Sports and has been republished in its entirety below.

The USA TODAY Sports preseason men’s basketball coaches poll has been unveiled for the 2020-21 season, set to tip off in two weeks.

While the votes for the poll are based on returning and incoming talent, and the strength of an overall program, there’s always a handful of teams left out that were on the cusp of the top 25 and are deserving based on their potential.

A look at five snubbed teams from this year’s preseason poll: