AP Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings released after Week 10 with new No. 1 team

by:Nick Kosko•about 23 hours•

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The newest college basketball rankings are here as the 2024-25 AP Poll Top 25 was updated after Week 10 of the season and there’s a new No. 1 team in the nation!

We’re halfway through January at this point so it’s time to see some contenders and pretenders. Conference play has been wild so far!

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With that, let’s dive into the AP Poll Top 25 rankings following the conclusion of month number two.

1. Auburn (+1)

Saturday wasn’t pretty, but Auburn got it done with a win over South Carolina. The 66-63 win was a little too close for comfort.

But right now, it’s about the health of Johni Broome, who left early with an injury. If he’s out long term, it’s going to sting the Tigers.

2. Iowa State (+1)

Iowa State improved to 14-1 on the season with an 85-84 win over Texas Tech. It took overtime, but the Cyclones avoided the upset.

Curtis Jones had 26 points and one rebound. Joshua Jefferson added 17 points, eight rebounds and one assist. Next up is a ranked matchup with Kansas on Wednesday.

3. Duke (+1)

Duke highlighted the weekend with an 86-78 win over Notre Dame as freshman Cooper Flagg put up 42 points. The Blue Devils raced out to a 14-0 lead in the first half and never looked back.

Next up is Miami on Tuesday night and then a road date with Boston College on Saturday. Duke should be the heavy favorite against the rest of its schedule based on the results to this point.

4. Alabama (+1)

Over the last week, Alabama dominated South Carolina 88-68 and then beat Texas A&M on the road 94-88. With that, the team is now 14-2 on the season.

In the win over the Aggies, Mark Sears had 27 points, two rebounds and four assists. Aden Holloway had 15 points and Chris Youngblood added 14.

5. Florida (+3)

Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) and Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) smile while walking to position against the Stetson Hatters during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. (Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images) — (Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)

Florida improved to 15-1 on the eason with a 71-63 win over Arkansas that sent Razorbacks coach John Calipari for a loop. The Gators continued one of the hottest streaks of the season.

Alex Condon, Will Richard and Walter Clayton Jr. all put up 12 points in this one and Condon had 10 rebounds. Alijah Martin led the way with 14 points, four rebounds and one assist.

6. Tennessee (-5)

The Vols lost to Florida last week, in embarrassing fashion, 73-43 before bouncing back with a win. Tennessee needed the 74-70 win Saturday on the road against Texas.

Zakai Zeigler had 16 points, three rebounds and eight assists. Jordan Gainey and Darlinstone Dubar both added 12 points apiece.

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7. Marquette

Marquette is now 14-2 on the season following a win over Georgetown last Tuesday. The 74-66 win was the fifth win in a row for Shaka Smart’s crew.

Chase Ross put up 27 points, three rebounds and two assists in the win. Stevie Mitchell added 13 points, five rebounds and one assist.

8. Kentucky (-2)

Kentucky's Amari Williams and Jaxson Robinson celebrate a play during the win over Texas A&M - Steven Peake, Kentucky Sports Radio — Steven Peake, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky got a ranked win over Mississippi State Saturday following last week’s upset loss to Georgia. It was a good bounce back win for the Wildcats.

Jaxson Robinson put up 27 points, three rebounds and two assists. Otega Oweh added 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

9. Kansas (+2)

Since losing to West Virginia on New Year’s Eve, Kansas has been on a tear. With three wins in a row, the Jayhawks are ready for a ranked showdown with Iowa State.

In the latest win over Cincinnati, Hunter Dickinson put up 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. He was the only one in double figures in the 54-40 win over the Bearcats.

10. Houston (+2)

Houston absolutely dominated Kansas State Saturday, 87-57. With the win, the Cougars are now 12-3 on the season.

In the win, everyone got their chance to score. Emmanuel Sharp led the way with 15 points, four rebounds and one assist.

AP Poll Top 25 after Week 10

11. Texas A&M (-1)
12. Michigan State (+4)
13. Oregon (+2)
14. UConn (-5)
15. Mississippi State (-1)
16. Gonzaga (+2)
17. Purdue (+3)
18. Memphis (+1)
19. Illinois (-6)
20. Michigan (+4)
21. Ole Miss (+2)
22. Utah State (+3)
23. Georgia
24. Wisconsin
25. Baylor

Others receiving votes in AP Poll: St. John’s 83, Oklahoma 63, West Virginia 61, Arizona 26, Louisville 17, Texas Tech 12, Maryland 11, Clemson 8, Missouri 8, Cincinnati 4, San Diego St. 4, Saint Mary’s 3, UC Irvine 2, New Mexico 2.