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SMU men’s basketball ranked No. 49 in preseason KenPom ratings

It is that time of year again. With just 17 days to go until college basketball begins, it is preseason rankings season.

Rankings can be useful, but it is important to remember that most rankings, especially before the season begins, mean nothing. Anyone who knows about college basketball knows that anything can happen and that upsets should be expected. While the little numbers next to the team names may make fans feel special, they are not by any means absolute.

That being said, we have to talk about rankings.

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SMU finished at No.