Purdue Reclaims No. 1 in AP Top 25 Poll After Key Upset

UPDATE: The latest AP Top 25 poll for the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season has just been released, and it features significant shifts following a thrilling week of games. Purdue has surged back to the top position after defeating Alabama, pushing previously ranked No. 1 Houston down to No. 2.

WHAT’S NEW: UConn remains steady at No. 3, while Duke and Arizona have swapped rankings to complete the top five. This shake-up is crucial as teams gear up for critical matchups in the coming days.

The most notable risers include Louisville, Illinois, and Gonzaga, each climbing six spots to No. 6, No. 8, and No. 13, respectively. Conversely, Texas Tech and UCLA both fell four spots, landing at No. 15 and No. 19.

TOP TEAMS TO WATCH:
1. Purdue Boilermakers (4-0) – After their stunning win against Alabama, Purdue recorded their first road victory against a non-conference AP Top-10 team since 1982. Next up: Thursday vs. Memphis at 6 p.m. ET on CBSSN.

2. Houston Cougars (4-0) – Houston’s victory over Auburn marked their 16th win against an AP-ranked opponent since joining the Big 12. They face Rider on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on TNT/truTV.

3. UConn Huskies (4-0) – Featuring a trio of players scoring over 20 points against BYU, UConn prepares to challenge Arizona on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

4. Arizona Wildcats (4-0) – Under coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona boasts a strong record against ranked opponents, now gearing up for their pivotal game against UConn on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

5. Duke Blue Devils (4-0) – Cameron Boozer continues to impress, scoring 35 points against Eastern Illinois. Duke is set to take on Kansas on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

As teams brace for the upcoming week, fans will be keenly watching how these rankings affect matchups and potential playoff positions. The stakes are high, and each game could dictate the landscape of college basketball as we move deeper into the season.

UPCOMING MATCHUPS:
– Louisville (4-0) vs. Cincinnati on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU).
– Michigan Wolverines (3-0) vs. Middle Tennessee on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ET (BTN).
– Illinois Fighting Illini (4-0) vs. Alabama in Chicago on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET (FS1).

Stay tuned for more updates as teams strive for glory in the 2025-26 season!