Overview
- The Boilermakers reclaimed No. 1 with 44 first-place votes after an 87-80 win at Alabama, a week highlighted by Matt Painter’s 500th career victory.
- Houston slipped to No. 2 following a 73-72 escape against Auburn, while UConn stayed No. 3 after edging BYU 86-84.
- Arizona moved to No. 4 and Duke to No. 5 as five teams received first-place consideration, underscoring volatility at the top.
- Louisville jumped six spots to No. 6 after beating Kentucky, and Illinois climbed six to No. 8 after topping Texas Tech; BYU dropped to No. 9.
- NC State debuted at No. 25 as Creighton fell out, and the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC each placed six teams in the Top 25; BYU starter Kennard Davis Jr. was arrested last week and suspended indefinitely.