AP Top 25: Kansas Remains No. 1 as Tennessee and Marquette Rise in Rankings

College Basketball AP Top 25 Rankings

The latest AP Top 25 rankings show minimal changes among the top teams. The top five teams experienced no losses. Only one team in the top 10 lost.

Key Changes

Tennessee moved up to No. 7 after strong wins over Virginia and Baylor.
Marquette climbed to No. 10 following three victories, including a significant win over Purdue.
Purdue dropped to No. 13 after their defeat.

Team Highlights

Marquette was the biggest mover this week. Their victory over Purdue (76-58) confirmed their position in the top 10. They also earned a win against Georgia. Marquette’s performance is bolstered by a strong defense and standout player Kam Jones, who ranks highly in scoring, assists, and steals within the Big East.

Tennessee’s rise followed their impressive start to the season (6-0). They secured double-digit wins while participating in a tournament in the Bahamas. They face Tennessee Martin next.

Current Top 25 Rankings

Kansas (51 votes)
UConn (6 votes)
Gonzaga (2 votes)
Auburn
Iowa State
Houston
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Marquette
Duke
North Carolina
Purdue
Indiana
Wisconsin
Cincinnati
Baylor
Florida
Arkansas
Texas A&M
Creighton
Xavier
Ole Miss
Arizona
Mississippi State

Other Notable Matches

A major game is scheduled between Kansas and Duke. Duke moved up to No. 11 after a win against Arizona. This week also features a game between Auburn and Iowa State, along with matchups involving Houston vs. Alabama and Arkansas vs. Illinois.

Teams Receiving Votes

BYU: 70
Pittsburgh: 62
Texas: 57
Ohio State: 55
Saint Mary’s: 52
Illinois: 50

This analysis captures the current performance and standings of top college basketball teams, reflecting their success and upcoming challenges clearly and concisely.