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AP Top 25: Purdue Holds No. 1 as Michigan Climbs to No. 3, Michigan State Cracks Top 10

Voters rewarded undefeated November resumes from high-profile tournaments, producing sharp early-season swings across the rankings.

Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Michigan Wolverines pose for a photo after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the 2025 Players Era Festival championship game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) react after a basket against the East Carolina Pirates in the second half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Purdue stayed atop the poll at 7-0 with 40 first-place votes in the fourth AP ranking of the season.
  • Michigan rose four spots to No. 3 after a 7-0 start that included decisive Players Era wins over Auburn and Gonzaga, earning 15 first-place votes.
  • Michigan State jumped to No. 7 in the AP poll and No. 8 in the Coaches Poll after a 74-58 win over then-No. 16 North Carolina at the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
  • The Big Ten landed multiple teams in the AP top three for the first time since 2015–16, reflecting the conference’s strong opening month.
  • USC entered at No. 24 following a Maui Invitational title and a 7-0 start, while Florida slid to No. 15 and Alabama to No. 12 after recent losses.