Four new teams have cracked Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings, with St. John’s, Texas Tech, Tennessee, and Memphis replacing Iowa State, Marquette, Michigan State, and Kentucky. Here’s how the nation’s elite teams stack up.
10. Memphis Tigers (Last week: Not ranked)
The Tigers (19-4) round out the top 10 while riding a six-game winning streak. Memphis looks to extend its run against Temple on Feb. 9 and South Florida on Feb. 13.
9. Texas Tech Red Raiders (Last week: Not ranked)
The Red Raiders (18-4) make their top-10 debut riding a seven-game winning streak, including victories over No. 20 Arizona and a road upset of No. 5 Houston. Texas Tech seeks a season sweep against Arizona on Feb. 8 before hosting Arizona State on Feb. 12.
8. Florida Gators (Last week: 4)
The Gators (19-3) drop four spots after a 20-point road loss to No. 4 Tennessee but recovered with an 86-75 home victory over Vanderbilt. Florida faces two daunting road challenges: No. 1 Auburn on Feb. 8 and No. 22 Mississippi State.
7. St. John’s Red Storm (Last week: Not ranked)
Rick Pitino’s squad storms into the top 10 for the first time on the strength of nine consecutive victories, including a 70-64 triumph over No. 11 Marquette. The Red Storm (20-3) face No. 19 UConn on Feb. 7 before hosting Villanova on Feb. 12.
6. Houston Cougars (Last week: 5)
The Cougars (18-4) slip one spot after a narrow 82-81 home loss to No. 13 Texas Tech but rebounded with a 72-63 victory over Oklahoma State. Houston travels to Colorado on Feb. 8 before hosting Baylor on Feb. 10.
5. Tennessee Volunteers (Last week: Not ranked)
The Volunteers (19-4) vault back into the top 10 after consecutive wins over ranked opponents, defeating No. 6 Florida by 20 and edging No. 15 Missouri, 85-81. Tennessee hosts Oklahoma on Feb. 8 before seeking revenge against No. 14 Kentucky on Feb. 11.
4. Purdue Boilermakers (Last week: 10)
The Boilermakers (18-5) surge six spots after defeating Indiana by five at home and securing a road victory over Iowa, 90-81. Purdue hosts USC on Feb. 7 before welcoming No. 24 Michigan on Feb. 11.
3. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 3)
Alabama (19-3) continued its impressive run with a convincing 90-69 victory over Georgia. The Crimson Tide face two challenging road tests: Arkansas on Feb. 8 and Texas on Feb. 11.
2. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 2)
Duke (20-2) dominated arch-rival North Carolina at home, 87-70, then traveled to Syracuse for a commanding 29-point victory. Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg continues to demonstrate why he’s projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Blue Devils host Clemson on Feb. 8 before welcoming California on Feb. 12.
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1. Auburn Tigers (Last week: 1)
The Tigers (21-1) maintain their grip on the top spot after defeating No. 25 Ole Miss, 92-82, and dominating Oklahoma, 98-70. Johni Broome led the charge with 35 points across both victories. Auburn faces No. 6 Florida on Feb. 8 before traveling to Vanderbilt on Feb. 11.
