Arizona earns first unanimous No. 1 ranking in AP Top 25 in program history

Arizona earns first unanimous No. 1 ranking in AP Top 25 in program history

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Key Points:

  • Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time, receiving all 61 first-place votes and maintaining an 18-0 record.
  • Nebraska (18-0) achieved its highest ranking ever at No. 7, while Saint Louis and Miami (Ohio) returned to the poll after long absences.
  • Clemson and Texas Tech made notable jumps in the rankings, while North Carolina and Iowa State experienced significant drops due to recent losses.
  • Kansas re-entered the poll at No. 19, boosting the Big 12 Conference to a nation-leading six ranked teams, with the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC each having five.
  • Tennessee, Utah State