College Basketball Rankings: Final AP Poll Top 25 released after National Championship, Florida over Duke

The 2024-25 men’s college basketball season officially came to an end on Monday. Florida stood tall above the competition, defeating Houston to capture their third title in program history, and the AP Poll has been updated to reflect the Gators’ landmark win.

Of course, Florida is ranked No. 1, followed by Houston in the season-ending Top 25. That’s obvious, but how did the 2025 NCAA Tournament affect the rest of the rankings? It always throws a wrench into things, and this season was no different, even if there was a bit of a lack of upsets this time around.

Check out the final AP Poll Top 25 rankings after the National Championship Game on Monday. Florida and Houston lead the way. There’s plenty of fluctuations throughout, and in some instances it provides a baseline for which teams will be competitive in next season’s chase for a title.

1. Florida (+2)

Florida showed itself to be in an elite group of college basketball teams all season with its balance of star power and functional depth which ultimately took over on multiple occasions through March Madness on the way to lifting the national title. The Gators ran the gauntlet against the best and leave as the unquestioned No. 1 team in the sport.

2. Houston

Houston made a historic run through the NCAA Tournament which was headlined by a comeback win over Duke in the Final Four, but they could not hold onto a lead late in the national championship game and walk away the runner-up. The Cougars bow out with no reason to hang their heads and still hold a spot alongside college basketball’s best.

3. Duke (-2)

Duke looked unstoppable for long stretches of the NCAA Tournament, but a bad stretch of basketball in the Final Four left them out against Houston. The Blue Devils still put together a season which proved their worth as one of the top teams in college basketball and ended up with a final reward in the AP Poll.

4. Auburn

Auburn made the Final Four for the second time in program history, but lost to SEC rival Florida to end their dominant season. The Tigers held the best resume in college basketball throughout the season, but came just short of playing for the ultimate prize.

5. Tennessee (+1)

Tennessee suffered a blowout loss against Houston in the Elite Eight, knocking them out of the Midwest Region. However, there was a lot to like about the Volunteers’ run to that point in March Madness this year.

6. Alabama (+1)

Alabama made a run to the Elite Eight to finish its season, eventually falling to Duke in the East Region. However, the wins they picked up along the way in the NCAA Tournament hold them steady here in the final AP Top 25 Poll.

7. Michigan State (+1)

Michigan State advanced to the Elite Eight in the South Region, eventually falling to Auburn. The Spartans made plenty case to climb up the board in the final AP Poll, with impressive performances throughout the month.

8. Texas Tech (+1)

Texas Tech made its way to the Elite Eight, and even gave Florida a scare before bowing out of the West Region. The NCAA Tournament run of the Red Raiders did plenty to move them up the board and into the mix of top teams to lose in the round.

9. Maryland (+2)

Maryland landed one of the top spots among teams which lost in the Sweet 16, losing to Florida in the West Region after two wins added to the season. The Terrapins put up plenty big performances throughout the year to establish themselves as a Top 10 team in the final AP Poll.

10. Michigan (+4)

Michigan seemed on their way towards a rematch with Michigan State in the Elite Eight, but they let Auburn get hot in the Sweet 16. Still, the Wolverines won’t hang their heads, as they added a Big Ten Tournament trophy to their collection during the 2024-25 season, and seemed primed for future success.

Final AP Poll Top 25 — Nos. 11-25:

11. St. John’s (-6)
12. Kentucky (+6)
13. BYU (+4)
14. Purdue (+8)
15. Arizona (+6)
16. Wisconsin (-3)
17. Iowa State (-2)
18. Ole Miss
19. Texas A&M
20. Arkansas
21. Louisville (-11)
22. Clemson (-10)
23. Gonzaga (+1)
24. St. Mary’s (-4)
25. Memphis (-9)

Others receiving votes: Drake 122, Oregon 105, Illinois 80, UConn 76, Creighton 60, Colorado St. 49, UCLA 36, McNeese St. 17, Missouri 16, New Mexico 10, UC San Diego 6, Kansas 5, Marquette 2

— On3’s James Fletcher III contributed to this article.