Major Shifts in AP Basketball Rankings as Top Teams Clash

Men's and women's NCAA basketball rankings see significant changes following standout performances and key upsets in Week 7.

In men's college basketball, Tennessee remains undefeated at 11-0, securing the No. 1 spot in the AP rankings, while Auburn climbs to No. 2 after defeating Purdue for their fourth Top-25 win this season.
USC women's basketball moves up to No. 4 after a dramatic 72-70 victory over UConn, led by JuJu Watkins' standout 25-point performance, including clutch plays in the final minutes.
The Big Ten women's teams faced setbacks, with Michigan State, Nebraska, and Michigan suffering losses to ranked opponents, while Alabama re-entered the rankings at No. 20 after defeating Michigan State.
Georgia Tech women's basketball continues its historic season, improving to 13-0 and earning a program-best No. 13 ranking after defeating Nebraska for their third ranked win.
Duke's men's and women's teams experienced mixed results, with the men holding strong at No. 4 in their rankings, while the women's team dropped to No. 14 following a loss to unranked South Florida.