
There’s been a major shakeup in this week’s men’s college basketball top 10 power rankings. The Purdue Boilermakers have vaulted onto the list as the Tennessee Volunteers fall out following consecutive losses. What other moves were there? Check out Sportsnaut’s latest men’s college basketball power rankings.
10. Purdue Boilermakers (Last week: Not ranked)

The Purdue Boilermakers (16-5) have cracked Sportsnaut’s top 10 men’s college basketball power rankings after winning eight of their last nine contests. They face Indiana at home on Jan. 31 and Iowa on Feb. 4.
9. Kentucky Wildcats (Last week: 9)

Kentucky (15-5) experienced a roller-coaster week, suffering a shocking 74-69 road loss to No. 24 Vanderbilt before bouncing back with a 78-73 victory over No. 8 Tennessee. The Wildcats host Arkansas on Feb. 1 before traveling to face No. 23 Ole Miss on Feb. 4.
8. Marquette Golden Eagles (Last week: 10)

The Marquette Golden Eagles (18-3) climb two spots to No. 8, riding a three-game winning streak following their upset loss to Xavier. Their schedule intensifies with consecutive ranked matchups: hosting No. 25 Connecticut on Feb. 1 before traveling to No. 15 St. John’s on Feb. 4.
7. Iowa State Cyclones (Last week: 5)

Iowa State (17-3) drops two spots to No. 7 after a stunning 86-75 overtime road loss to Arizona. The Cyclones look to rebound at home against Kansas State on Feb. 1 before visiting No. 11 Kansas on Feb. 3.
6. Michigan State Spartans (Last week: 6)

Michigan State (18-2) builds momentum with back-to-back victories over Rutgers and Minnesota. The Spartans head west to face USC on Feb. 1 before meeting UCLA on Feb. 4.
5. Houston Cougars (Last week: 8)

Houston (17-3) jumps three spots to No. 5 after an impressive 92-86 victory over No. 11 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, followed by a 63-49 road win against West Virginia. The Cougars host No. 22 Texas Tech on Feb. 1 before welcoming Oklahoma State on Feb. 4.
4. Florida Gators (Last week: 4)

The Florida Gators (18-2) dominated in their lone game this week, securing a 30-point blowout win over Georgia. Their schedule intensifies as they host No. 8 Tennessee on Feb. 1 before traveling to No. 24 Vanderbilt on Feb. 4.
3. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 3)

Alabama (18-3) swept their SEC rivals this week, defeating LSU 80-73 before edging No. 14 Mississippi State 88-84. The Crimson Tide host Georgia on Feb. 1.
2. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 2)

Duke (18-2) survived close calls against Wake Forest (63-56) and North Carolina State (74-64) as freshman phenom Cooper Flagg continues to demonstrate why he’s projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Blue Devils face rival North Carolina on Feb. 1 before visiting Syracuse on Feb. 5.
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1. Auburn Tigers (Last week: 1)

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers (19-1) maintain their position atop Sportsnaut’s rankings after edging No. 8 Tennessee 53-51 and securing an 87-74 road victory over LSU. The return of Johni Broome, one of the nation’s top players, strengthens their roster as they prepare to host No. 23 Ole Miss on Feb. 1 before welcoming Oklahoma on Feb. 4.