Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: Duke, Arizona Rise After Big Wins
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is expected to see significant changes after a week where 16 ranked teams lost at least one game, including No. 1 Michigan's defeat by Duke.
- Duke rises to No. 1 for the first time this season after dominant wins, including a key victory over Michigan, while Michigan is likely to drop to No. 2 despite a strong overall performance.
- Arizona moves up to No. 3 following impressive wins against BYU and Houston despite missing a key player, while Houston falls after consecutive losses to Iowa State and Arizona.
- Florida is a major riser after winning its last seven games by an average of 21.5 points, and Gonzaga continues its strong
