There’s a shakeup in Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings as two new teams have cracked the list. Here are the latest movers and shakers in Week 17.
10. Missouri Tigers (Last week: Not ranked)
The Missouri Tigers (21-7) crack the list for the first time after winning four of their last five games, including a dominant 30-point victory over South Carolina. The Tigers face Vanderbilt on March 1.
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9. Michigan State Spartans (Last week: Not ranked)
Michigan State (23-5) extended their four-game winning streak in dramatic fashion as Tre Holloman hit a game-winning half-court shot at the buzzer against Maryland. The Spartans face ranked Wisconsin on March 2.
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8. Iowa State Cyclones (Last week: 5)
The Iowa State Cyclones (21-7) drop two spots following back-to-back losses against Houston and Oklahoma State. They’ll look to rebound against ranked Arizona on March 1 and BYU on March 4.
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7. St. John’s Red Storm (Last week: 8)
St. John’s (25-4) defeated UConn 89-75 and Butler 76-70 to extend their winning streak to four games. The Red Storm host Seton Hall on March 1.
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6. Tennessee Volunteers (Last week: 7)
Tennessee (23-5) is riding a three-game winning streak after defeating ranked Texas A&M 77-69 and then upending LSU 65-59 on the road. The schedule intensifies as the Volunteers face Alabama on March 1.
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5. Florida Gators (Last week: 2)
The Gators (24-4) tumble three spots after being upset by Georgia on the road, 88-83. Florida’s challenging schedule continues with ranked opponents Texas A&M on March 1 and Alabama on March 5.
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4. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 6)
Alabama (23-5) has moved up two spots after rebounding from their upset loss to Missouri. The Crimson Tide defeated ranked Kentucky 96-83 before overwhelming Mississippi State 111-73. Their tough schedule continues against Tennessee on March 1 and Florida on March 5.
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3. Houston Cougars (Last week: 4)
The Cougars (24-4) secured back-to-back wins over ranked opponents, defeating Iowa State 68-59 and Texas Tech 69-61. Houston next faces Cincinnati on March 1 followed by Kansas on March 3.
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2. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 3)
Duke (25-3) moves up one spot after dominating their opponents. They routed Illinois 110-67 at Madison Square Garden before decimating Miami 97-60. The Blue Devils next face Florida State on March 1 and Wake Forest on March 3.
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1. Auburn Tigers (Last week: 1)
Auburn (26-2) maintained their top position by defeating Georgia by 12 points before routing Ole Miss at home 106-76. As they enter March, the Tigers face a series of tough tests against ranked teams, beginning with No. 17 Kentucky on March 1.
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