The latest college basketball rankings have seen some significant shifts. While Tennessee remains firmly at No. 1, Auburn has made notable progress, closing the gap for the top spot.
Last week, the Tigers garnered 12 first-place votes, but this week, they received nine more, bringing them closer to the Volunteers. While Tennessee retains its lead, Auburn is positioned to take over if Tennessee falters.
Oklahoma, meanwhile, continues to impress with a perfect 12-0 start, including a thrilling victory over Michigan. Despite this strong performance, the Sooners have not moved as much in the rankings as expected. They dropped a spot last week and only moved up two places this week, leading to questions about why they aren’t higher in the rankings. With SEC play approaching, Oklahoma will have ample opportunity to improve its rĂ©sumĂ© and make a case for a top-10 spot.
The SEC is also making its mark, boasting an unprecedented 10 teams ranked in the AP Top 25, including five in the top 10. Arkansas and Mississippi State re-entered the rankings this week, with Mississippi State’s road win over Memphis and Arkansas’s fifth consecutive victory. The SEC is proving to be a powerhouse conference, and its competitive nature will make it a tough environment for teams to navigate.
Rank | Team | Record | Points | Prev. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tennessee (41) | 11-0 | 1,528 | 1 |
2 | Auburn (21) | 11-1 | 1,505 | 2 |
3 | Iowa State | 10-1 | 1,415 | 3 |
4 | Duke | 10-2 | 1,344 | 5 |
5 | Alabama | 10-2 | 1,258 | 6 |
6 | Florida | 12-0 | 1,239 | 7 |
7 | Kansas | 9-2 | 1,097 | 8 |
8 | Marquette | 11-2 | 1,038 | 9 |
9 | Oregon | 11-1 | 970 | 10 |
10 | Kentucky | 10-2 | 959 | 4 |
11 | UConn | 10-3 | 903 | 11 |
12 | Oklahoma | 12-0 | 850 | 14 |
13 | Texas A&M | 10-2 | 811 | 12 |
14 | Gonzaga | 9-3 | 757 | 13 |
15 | Houston | 8-3 | 615 | 15 |
16 | Ole Miss | 11-1 | 506 | 17 |
17 | Cincinnati | 10-1 | 494 | 19 |
18 | Michigan State | 10-2 | 426 | 20 |
19 | Mississippi State | 11-1 | 424 | NR |
20 | San Diego State | 8-2 | 319 | 23 |
21 | Purdue | 8-4 | 270 | 16 |
22 | UCLA | 10-2 | 246 | 18 |
23 | Arkansas | 10-2 | 158 | NR |
24 | Illinois | 8-3 | 135 | NR |
25 | Baylor | 7-3 | 123 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Maryland 119, Dayton 108, Drake 91, St. John’s 90, Memphis 65, Michigan 50, Georgia 45, Pittsburgh 27, West Virginia 26, Missouri 25, Ohio St. 23, North Carolina 20, Clemson 18, Arizona St 13, Utah St. 9, Wisconsin 9, Indiana 8, Texas Tech 8, St. Bonaventure 4, Penn St. 3.