Men’s College Basketball: Latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 Rankings

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Men’s College Basketball: Latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 Rankings

Week 1 of the men’s college basketball season showcased thrilling games and notable upsets, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead.

Alabama’s Strong Start

Alabama’s head coach Nate Oats celebrated a significant victory as his team defeated then-No. 6 St. John’s 103-96 at Madison Square Garden. This win marks Oats’ second victory against Rick Pitino. The game highlighted the Crimson Tide’s remarkable performance with 46 points contributed by Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway.

Freshman Standouts

This season kicked off with impressive debuts from several freshmen. Koa Peat of Arizona stole the spotlight with over 30 points in their upset against then-No. 3 Florida, the defending champions. Peat’s performance included five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, making him the first player in two decades to achieve such statistics in his collegiate debut.

Cam Boozer made waves during then-No. 5 Duke’s matchup against Texas, finishing with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds, alongside three steals and two assists.

Caleb Wilson also shone brightly, leading then-No. 25 North Carolina to victory over then-No. 19 Kansas, contributing 24 points. North Carolina’s impressive shooting saw them make 18 of their first 23 attempts in the second half.

Key Week 1 Victories

Other noteworthy victories included then-No. 16 Alabama and then-No. 21 Michigan State, both securing essential Quad 1 wins for their NCAA Tournament resumes. Michigan State triumphed over then-No. 15 Arkansas in a tightly contested game, where Trevon Brazile narrowly missed a game-tying three-pointer.

Latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 Rankings

The updated rankings following Week 1 reflect the early-season performances of key teams. Below is the summary of the latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 Rankings: