The 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's preseason basketball rankings was made up of two human polls, the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll, in addition to various other preseason polls. The Louisville Cardinals would finish the season ranked at the top of both polls after winning the National Championship.
Legend Increase in ranking Decrease in ranking New to rankings from previous week Italics Number of first place votes (#–#) Win–loss record т Tied with team above or below also with this symbol
AP Poll
Coaches Poll
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