Alabama Tops College Basketball AP Top 25; Six SEC Teams Ranked

The latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 rankings have been released, showcasing significant developments in the college basketball landscape. The Houston Cougars have climbed to the top position, surpassing the Purdue Boilermakers after a strong start to the season.

Alabama Leads SEC Teams in New Rankings

In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Alabama has emerged as the highest-ranked team, taking the No. 8 spot after a perfect 2-0 start to the 2025-26 season. Under the leadership of Coach Nate Oats, the team celebrated a thrilling 103-96 victory against the then-ranked No. 5 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.

SEC Shakeup and Top Performers

Previously, Florida held the top position among SEC schools, ranked No. 3 in the initial polls. However, after an unexpected loss to Arizona in Las Vegas, the Gators have fallen to No. 10. They managed to rebound with a decisive victory over UNF to regain some momentum.

• Houston – No. 1
• Purdue – No. 2
• UConn – No. 3
• Duke – No. 4
• Arizona – No. 5
• Michigan – No. 6
• BYU – No. 7
• Alabama – No. 8
• Kentucky – No. 9
• Florida – No. 10

Complete AP Top 25 Overview

The new rankings feature a total of six SEC teams, highlighting the conference’s competitive nature. Below are the ranked SEC teams:

• Alabama – No. 8
• Kentucky – No. 9
• Florida – No. 10

Other notable teams in the rankings include Texas Tech, Louisville, and St. John’s, which has seen a slight drop to No. 13 following its loss to Alabama. The complete rankings reflect the early dynamics of the season and the potential shifts as games progress.

Teams Receiving Votes

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on these teams and their quest for dominance in college basketball. Fans can expect thrilling matchups and potential shifts in the rankings in the coming weeks.