A seismic shift hits Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings in Week 15 as Auburn’s home loss to Florida opens the door for a new No. 1. The shake-up at the top highlights a week of significant movement throughout the rankings.
10. Kentucky Wildcats (Last week: Not ranked)
The Kentucky Wildcats (17-7) return to the top 10 after defeating No. 5 Tennessee, 75-64, and dominating South Carolina by 23 points. The Wildcats continue their campaign against Texas on Feb. 15 and Vanderbilt on Feb. 19.
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9. St. John’s Red Storm (Last week: 7)
The St. John’s Red Storm (21-4) stumbled with a surprising 73-71 road loss to Villanova, following their impressive victory over UConn. They look to bounce back against No. 24 Creighton on Feb. 16.
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8. Memphis Tigers (Last week: 10)
The Memphis Tigers (20-4) extend their winning streak to seven games after defeating Temple, 90-82. They face South Florida on Feb. 13 before meeting Wichita State on Feb. 16.
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7. Purdue Boilermakers (Last week: 4)
The Purdue Boilermakers (19-6) suffered a narrow 75-73 loss to No. 20 Michigan in Ann Arbor. Their schedule remains challenging with upcoming games against No. 16 Wisconsin on Feb. 15 and No. 11 Michigan State on Feb. 18.
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6. Tennessee Volunteers (Last week: 5)
The Tennessee Volunteers (20-5) slide one spot after falling to No. 15 Kentucky, 75-64, on the road. The Volunteers seek to rebound against Vanderbilt on Feb. 15.
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5. Houston Cougars (Last week: 6)
The Houston Cougars (20-4) demonstrated their strength with victories over Colorado (69-59) and Baylor (76-65). A crucial test awaits against No. 13 Arizona on Feb. 15.
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4. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 2)
The Duke Blue Devils (21-3) drop to No. 4 after their 16-game winning streak ended with a 77-71 road loss to No. 23 Clemson. The Blue Devils bounced back by defeating California by 21 points and now prepare to host Stanford on Feb. 15 before visiting Virginia on Feb. 17.
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3. Auburn Tigers (Last week: 1)
The Auburn Tigers (22-2) slip two spots following their home loss to Florida. Though they rebounded with an 80-68 win over Vanderbilt, the Tigers aim to reclaim the top ranking in their showdown with Alabama.
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2. Florida Gators (Last week: 8)
The Florida Gators (21-3) surge six spots to No. 2 after toppling Auburn, 90-81, followed by an impressive 81-68 victory over No. 22 Mississippi State. The Gators look to maintain their momentum against South Carolina on Feb. 15 and Oklahoma on Feb. 18.
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1. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 3)
The Alabama Crimson Tide (21-3) have claimed the No. 1 position in Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings, capitalizing on Auburn’s loss with impressive road victories over Arkansas (85-81) and Texas (103-80). The Tide face a challenging schedule ahead with seven consecutive games against ranked opponents, starting with No. 3 Auburn on Feb. 15.
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