Auburn and Alabama to Face Historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 SEC Basketball Matchup

Auburn narrowly retains the top spot in the AP poll after a loss, setting up a first-ever SEC clash between the top two ranked teams.

Auburn holds the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll for a fifth consecutive week despite a loss to No. 3 Florida, with Alabama close behind at No. 2.
The upcoming Auburn-Alabama game on Saturday marks the first time in SEC history that the conference's top two AP-ranked teams will face off.
Florida climbs to No. 3 in the rankings after a statement win over Auburn, becoming only the fifth team in AP poll history to defeat two No. 1 teams in a single season.
UConn falls out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2022 after a loss to No. 9 St. John's, ending a 53-week ranking streak.
The SEC continues to dominate the AP poll with nine ranked teams, including five in the top 10, highlighting the conference's strength this season.