Tennessee and UCLA Lead AP College Basketball Polls as Rankings Shift After Key Upsets
Both men's and women's basketball rankings see significant movement following standout performances and major team losses.
- Tennessee's men's basketball team remains undefeated at the top of the AP poll after narrowly avoiding an upset against Illinois, while Auburn closes in with dominant wins and standout performances from Johni Broome.
- UConn's men's team climbs back to No. 18 after a strong week, including a victory over then-No. 8 Gonzaga, extending their streak of wins against AP top 10 teams to eight games.
- Notre Dame's women's team jumps to No. 3 after defeating No. 2 UConn, led by Hannah Hidalgo's 29-point performance, marking their third win against a top-five opponent this season.
- Georgia Tech's women's team achieves its best start in program history at 11-0, rising to No. 17 after upsetting No. 14 North Carolina, while Michigan State's women also remain undefeated at 10-0.
- California's women's team enters the rankings at No. 24 for the first time since 2019, riding a five-game win streak and balanced scoring from Lulu Twidale and Ioanna Krimili.