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Arizona No. 1 in AP, Michigan No. 1 in Coaches as Polls Reorder After Purdue Loss

Iowa State’s 23-point win at Purdue reshaped ballots, lifting the Cyclones to No. 4, dropping the Boilermakers to No. 6, splitting first‑place votes across four teams.

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Dec 6, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) rebounds the ball during the second half of the game against the Auburn Tigers at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • AP men’s poll: Arizona received 33 of 60 first-place votes to lead at No. 1, followed by undefeated Michigan with 19, Duke with six and Iowa State with one.
  • USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll: Michigan took over at No. 1 with 17 of 31 first-place votes, Arizona got 11, Duke two and Iowa State one, with Purdue down to No. 6 and UConn at No. 5.
  • Iowa State’s 81-58 victory at Mackey Arena matched the largest home loss ever by a No. 1 team and was the biggest nonconference home defeat for a top-ranked team.
  • The AP Top 25 saw widespread movement with only two teams holding their spots; Gonzaga climbed into the top 10, Nebraska debuted at No. 23 and Virginia entered at No. 24 as Kentucky dropped out.
  • Women’s AP poll: UConn remained No. 1 with Texas at No. 2, and the Big Ten tied the poll record with nine ranked teams as Nebraska joined at No. 24.