Arizona Men’s Basketball Holds Steady in AP Poll

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Arizona Men’s Basketball Holds Steady in AP Poll

Arizona men’s basketball continues to showcase its strength, maintaining the No. 2 ranking in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. This marks the second consecutive week that the Wildcats have held this position, following impressive victories over Denver and Norfolk State.

Current Rankings Overview

Purdue remains the top team in the country, receiving the majority of first-place votes from the poll. Arizona garnered six first-place votes, while Michigan received 16 votes after a significant jump to No. 3, thanks to their championship performance at the Players Era Festival, where they triumphed over Gonzaga by 40 points.

Top Teams in the AP Poll

No. 1: Purdue
No. 2: Arizona
No. 3: Michigan

The voting landscape reveals a division among pollsters regarding the best team, underscoring the competitive nature of this season.

Ranked Teams in the Big 12

Arizona is one of six teams from the Big 12 conference currently in the rankings:

No. 8: Houston
No. 9: BYU
No. 10: Iowa State
No. 19: Texas Tech
No. 21: Kansas

USC’s Performance and Other Notable Rankings

Former Pac-12 member USC is now positioned at No. 24 after securing victory in the Maui Invitational. This competitive ranking landscape adds to the anticipation for upcoming matchups.

Upcoming Game and NCAA NET Rankings

Arizona will have the opportunity to secure its fourth top-25 victory this Saturday against No. 20 Auburn. The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. MST and will be broadcast on ESPN.

The first NCAA NET Rankings have also been released, placing Arizona at No. 6. The Wildcats have achieved two Quad 1 wins and one Quad 2 win. Their potential for a third Quad 1 win was hindered by UCLA’s recent loss to Cal, resulting in UCLA dropping to No. 76 in the NET.