Arizona Holds No. 1 Spot in AP Top 25 for Ninth Week

Arizona has maintained its position as the number one team in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the ninth consecutive week. The Wildcats, under Coach Tommy Lloyd, currently boast an undefeated record of 23-0 and have secured all 59 first-place votes. This unanimous selection marks their fourth week at the top.

Recent Performance of Arizona Wildcats

Arizona solidified its ranking by defeating rival Arizona State, followed by a commanding 37-point victory against Oklahoma State. They remain one of only two unbeaten teams in Division I men’s basketball.

Top Contenders

• Michigan (22-1): Remains at No. 2.
• Houston (21-2): Climbed five spots to No. 3 after recent wins against UCF and BYU.
• Duke (21-4): Holds steady at No. 4 despite a loss to North Carolina.
• Iowa State: Ranked fifth this week.

Significant Rankings Changes

The UConn Huskies fell three spots after losing to St. John’s, ending their 18-game winning streak. St. John’s jumped five spots to No. 17, matching Houston for the week’s largest increase, thanks to their victory over UConn.

Current Top 10 Rankings

Fallouts and New Entries

While Kentucky re-entered the rankings at No. 25 for the first time since December, Gonzaga and BYU suffered the largest drops, each falling six spots. Kentucky’s return follows a successful stretch with eight wins out of nine games.

Conference Overview

The Big 12 leads all conferences with six ranked teams, while the Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference each have five. The Southeastern Conference features four teams in the rankings, indicating a strong competitive landscape.

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