The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team has made a comeback to The Associated Press’ Top 25 rankings, landing at No. 21 after a four-week downturn. They are coming off a 2-1 week, including wins over Kansas and No. 9-ranked Texas Tech. However, they fell to Houston in the Big 12 Championship. The Wildcats are now gearing up for a Round 1 NCAA Tournament game against Akron.
In other college basketball news, Duke remains at the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 rankings, with Houston, Florida, and Auburn following close behind. St. John’s climbed to No. 5 after winning the Big East title, marking their highest ranking since 1991. The top four teams in the rankings have all secured 1-seeds for March Madness.
The full list of the Associated Press’ top 25 men’s college basketball rankings was released on March 17, with Duke leading the pack and Arizona making a return to the rankings. Various other teams received votes, showcasing the competitive landscape of college basketball as March Madness approaches. Duke’s impressive season, which includes an ACC title run despite injuries to key players, has solidified their position as a top contender heading into the NCAA Tournament.
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