The New AP Top 25 Men’s Basketball Poll Is Here!
It’s that time of the week again, basketball fans! The latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll has dropped, and it’s packed with drama, surprises, and plenty of movement. From Kansas’ shocking tumble to Tennessee’s triumphant rise, this week’s rankings have given us plenty to talk about. Let’s dive into the highlights and see where your favorite teams landed.
1. Tennessee Volunteers
Previous ranking: 3
2024-25 record: 8-0
Stat to know: Tennessee is 8-0 for the first time since 2000-01, thanks to a stellar performance from Chaz Lanier. He dropped 26 points, including four 3-pointers, marking his fifth straight game with at least four triples. That’s the longest streak by a Tennessee player since Chris Lofton in 2008.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. Miami (Jimmy V Classic), 6:30 p.m., ESPN
2. Auburn Tigers
Previous ranking: 2
2024-25 record: 8-1
Stat to know: Johni Broome continues to shine against ranked opponents. He posted 20 points and 12 rebounds in a tough loss to Duke, marking his third consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound game against a ranked team.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Ohio State (Holiday Hoopsgiving), 1:00 p.m., ESPN2
3. Iowa State Cyclones
Previous ranking: 6
2024-25 record: 7-1
Stat to know: Iowa State’s win over Marquette was their third straight home victory against an AP Top-5 opponent, a streak they haven’t matched since 2012-16.
What’s next: Thursday at Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series), 7:30 p.m.
4. Duke Blue Devils
Previous ranking: 9
2024-25 record: 7-2
Stat to know: Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg made history in Duke’s win over Auburn. He became the first freshman since Kevin Durant in 2007 to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals against an AP top-2 opponent.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. Incarnate Word, 7:00 p.m., ACC Network
5. Kentucky Wildcats
Previous ranking: 4
2024-25 record: 8-1
Stat to know: New head coach Mark Pope is off to a historic start. Kentucky’s thrilling 90-89 overtime win over Gonzaga made Pope just the second coach in program history, alongside Adolph Rupp, to win his first two games against AP Top-10 opponents.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Colgate, 8:00 p.m., ESPN2
6. Marquette Golden Eagles
Previous ranking: 5
2024-25 record: 9-1
Stat to know: Marquette’s 9-1 start is their best through 10 games since the 2011-12 season, when they began 10-0.
What’s next: Saturday at Dayton, 7 p.m., CBSSN
7. Alabama Crimson Tide
Previous ranking: 10
2024-25 record: 7-2
Stat to know: Alabama snapped a seven-game road losing streak against AP-ranked opponents with their win over North Carolina. It was their first such victory since January 2023.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Creighton, 8:30 p.m., SEC Network
8. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Previous ranking: 7
2024-25 record: 7-2
Stat to know: Gonzaga’s loss to Kentucky ended an incredible streak. The Bulldogs had won 175 consecutive games when leading by 10 or more points at halftime, the longest active streak in Division I.
What’s next: Saturday vs. UConn (Hall of Fame Series), 8:00 p.m., FOX
9. Florida Gators
Previous ranking: 13
2024-25 record: 9-0
Stat to know: Florida is 9-0 for the first time since their 2005-06 championship season, when they started 17-0 en route to back-to-back national titles.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Arizona State (Holiday Hoopsgiving), 3:30 p.m., SEC Network
10. Kansas Jayhawks
Previous ranking: 1
2024-25 record: 7-2
Stat to know: Kansas made some unfortunate history last week, becoming just the fifth AP No. 1 team to lose two straight games to unranked opponents. The last team to do so? Florida in 2003.
What’s next: Saturday vs. NC State, 3:15 p.m., ESPN
And that’s just the top 10! The rest of the rankings feature plenty of other storylines, from Michigan’s rise to the return of UCLA and Michigan State to the poll. With so much action on the court, this season is shaping up to be one for the books. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds!
Originally Written by: Jeff Borzello
