Overview
- Duke leads the AP Men's Top 25 Poll after Auburn's two consecutive losses, marking its first time at No. 1 since 2021.
- UCLA returns to the top of the Women's AP Poll after defeating USC for the Big Ten title; South Carolina moves to No. 2 following an SEC championship win.
- Houston rises to No. 2 in the men's poll, with Florida and Alabama completing the top five after strong finishes to their regular seasons.
- Conference tournaments for both men's and women's basketball are underway, with major upsets and rankings shifts shaping the NCAA Tournament outlook.
- Oregon and Illinois re-enter the men's Top 25, while Ole Miss joins the women's rankings after a deep SEC Tournament run.