Men’s College Basketball Rankings: Week 13 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 Update
The men’s college basketball landscape is rapidly changing as March Madness approaches. The latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings highlight emerging teams and players poised to make a deep run in the tournament. Here’s an overview of the current top teams and notable performances.
Current Rankings Overview
As of Week 13, Arizona leads the Coaches Poll with 31 first-place votes. Michigan follows closely behind, demonstrating strong performances throughout the season.
Coaches Poll Rankings
- 1. Arizona (31 votes)
- 2. Michigan
- 3. UConn
- 4. Duke
- 5. Gonzaga
- 6. Illinois
- 7. Iowa State
- 8. Houston
- 9. Nebraska
- 10. Michigan State
- 11. Kansas
- 12. Purdue
- 13. Texas Tech
- 14. BYU
- 15. Vanderbilt
- 16. Florida
- 17. Virginia
- 18. North Carolina
- 19. Clemson
- 20. Saint Louis
- 21. Arkansas
- 22. St. John’s
- 23. Louisville
- 24. Miami (Ohio)
- 25. Texas A&M
AP Top 25 Rankings
- 1. Arizona (59 votes)
- 2. Michigan
- 3. UConn
- 4. Duke
- 5. Illinois
- 6. Gonzaga
- 7. Iowa State
- 8. Houston
- 9. Nebraska
- 10. Michigan State
- 11. Kansas
- 12. Purdue
- 13. Texas Tech
- 14. North Carolina
- 15. Vanderbilt
- 16. BYU
- 17. Florida
- 18. Virginia
- 19. Saint Louis
- 20. Clemson
- 21. Arkansas
- 22. St. John’s
- 23. Miami (Ohio)
- 24. Louisville
- 25. Tennessee
Emerging Teams and Impactful Players
Arizona remains undefeated, highlighting their strength in recent matchups, including a close victory against BYU and a decisive win over rival Arizona State. Meanwhile, Michigan’s second season under coach Dusty May has seen notable successes, including a significant win over Nebraska that handed the Cornhuskers their first defeat this season.
With the tournament approaching, teams will need to continue performing at a high level to secure optimal seeding. The current landscape indicates exciting matchups and potential upsets as the countdown to March Madness continues.
