Two human polls make up the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings, the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll, in addition to various publications' preseason polls.
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| Italics | Number of first place votes | ||
| (#–#) | Win–loss record | ||
| т | Tied with team above or below also with this symbol |