The final Associated Press Top 25 poll of the 2025-26 college basketball season is in, and the Michigan State Spartans have secured a strong position, landing at No. 11 nationally. While just outside the coveted top 10, this ranking solidifies another successful campaign for Tom Izzo's squad.

This season's finish comes with a notable twist: the Spartans' arch-rival, the Michigan Wolverines, claimed the national championship, earning the No. 1 spot. Within the fiercely competitive Big Ten conference, Michigan State was ranked behind only the champion Wolverines, No. 5 Illinois, and No. 6 Purdue, showcasing the league's depth of talent.

The Spartans' No. 11 ranking is a testament to a 28-7 season that included a Sweet 16 appearance, marking the third trip to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament in the last four years. This consistency is further highlighted by back-to-back finishes in the final AP poll, following a No. 7 ranking to conclude the 2024-25 season.

With the season now complete, the focus shifts to a future brimming with potential. The Spartans are already generating significant buzz in early preseason projections for the 2026-27 campaign, with several analysts slotting them into the top 10 and even mentioning them as a potential preseason No. 1. The foundation is clearly set for another exciting year in East Lansing.