Big Moves in College Hoops: Michigan and Michigan State Shake Up Rankings

Top 5 Remains Stable, But Michigan Makes a Splash

The latest AP Top 25 men's basketball rankings saw some significant shifts. Michigan climbed to the No. 3 spot, while Michigan State and Iowa State both cracked the top 10. Purdue and Arizona stayed at the top, with Purdue receiving the most first-place votes. Duke and UConn also held their spots in the top five.

Michigan's Dominance

Michigan has been on an unstoppable run, winning games by huge margins. They defeated San Diego State, Auburn, and Gonzaga by a combined 110 points. Their forward, Yaxel Lendeborg, stated their intention to be the best. Michigan State also moved up after big wins, including a victory over North Carolina.

Biggest Movers

• Vanderbilt had the biggest jump, moving up seven spots after winning a tournament in the Bahamas.
• Iowa State climbed five places, and Tennessee gained four spots after beating Houston.
• On the other hand, St. John’s dropped nine places, and Florida fell five spots after a loss.

Newcomers and Dropouts

• Kansas returned to the rankings after a strong tournament performance.
• Southern California made it back into the top 25 for the first time in a while.
• Meanwhile, UCLA and North Carolina State dropped out of the rankings.

Conference Breakdown

• Southeastern Conference (SEC) had the most teams in the top 25, with seven.
• Big 12 and Big Ten each had six teams ranked.
• Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) had three, the Big East had two, and the West Coast Conference (WCC) had one.