It is somehow that time already. The first set of NET rankings is out for college basketball. No undefeated teams will be left out, no teams from a conference that drives TV ratings will get in. Ohio State won’t somehow be in the discussion despite not actually being very good. No, this is just the cold, hard, proprietary math of the NCAA (that they refuse to release). Better than nothing.
The first thing you might notice when checking the NET this season is that you have to scroll to find Xavier. And scroll. And scroll. X is currently 68th.