Kansas Tops AP Men's Basketball Poll; St. John's Returns After Five Years

The latest AP Top 25 poll sees Kansas maintaining the lead, while St. John's makes a notable comeback under Rick Pitino.

Kansas remains the No. 1 team in the AP men's basketball poll after a close win against North Carolina, marking their 47th consecutive win as a top-ranked team.
Auburn and Gonzaga make significant moves, with Auburn jumping six spots to No. 5 and Gonzaga climbing to No. 4 after strong opening performances.
St. John's, led by Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, enters the rankings at No. 22, marking their first appearance since 2019 and Pitino's first since 2017.
Ohio State also joins the rankings at No. 21, while Texas A&M experiences the biggest drop, falling 10 spots to No. 23 after a loss to UCF.
In women's basketball, South Carolina maintains the top spot, with Illinois, Stanford, and Oregon breaking into the Top 25 after notable victories.