Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Alabama | +2 Congrats Bama, you’re now officially a basketball school |
2 | Auburn | -1 This in-state rivalry game is going to be SPICY |
3 | Duke | -1 Caution: slippery when wet |
4 | Houston | NC |
5 | Tennessee | +1 |
6 | Florida | +1 Dominating Auburn on the road? Nice work, Gators |
7 | Iowa State | -2 |
8 | Texas A&M | +1 |
9 | Purdue | +4 |
10 | St. John's | +6 Are these guys legit Final Four contenders? |
11 | Texas Tech | -1 |
12 | Michigan State | -4 Rough going against the new California schools, Spartans |
13 | Arizona | +10 Arizona has come alive in conference play |
14 | Kentucky | -3 |
15 | Marquette | -3 The Golden Eagles falling apart before March? I think I’ve heard this story before |
16 | Clemson | +6 Nice upset |
17 | Kansas | -3 |
18 | Wisconsin | +2 |
19 | Mississippi State | NC |
20 | Memphis | +1 |
21 | Missouri | -4 Tough week for the Tigers |
22 | Creighton | NR |
23 | Saint Mary's | -5 |
24 | UCLA | NR |
25 | New Mexico | NC |
Next 5 out: Michigan, Louisville, Ole Miss, Maryland, Utah State Dropped from the rankings: Illinois, Maryland