Matt Higgins
There’s a shakeup in this week’s men’s college basketball Top 10 power rankings. The Oregon Ducks have entered after the Kentucky Wildcats dropped out following their 20-point loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. What other teams made moves? Check out our latest power rankings.
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10. Oregon Ducks (Last week: Not ranked)
The Oregon Ducks (11-1) climb into Sportsnaut’s Top 10 after defeating Stanford by 15 points. With three wins over Top 25 teams this season, the Ducks face Weber State on Dec. 29.
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9. Marquette Golden Eagles (Last week: 10)
The Marquette Golden Eagles (11-2) defeated Butler by 10 points and secured a two-point road win against Xavier. They face Providence on Dec. 31.
8. Kansas Jayhawks (Last week: 9)
The Kansas Jayhawks (9-2) dominated Brown with a 34-point victory in non-conference play. They face West Virginia on Dec. 31.
7. Connecticut Huskies (Last week: 8)
The UConn Huskies (10-3) move up one spot after two close wins over Xavier and Butler. They face DePaul on Jan. 1.
6. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 7)
The Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) advance one spot after defeating North Dakota by seven points and Kent State by 27. They face San Diego State on Dec. 29.
5. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 5)
Duke (10-2) defeated ACC rival Georgia Tech by 26 points. They face Virginia Tech on Dec. 31.
4. Florida Gaters (Last week: 4)
The Florida Gators (12-0) had a big win over North Carolina and routed North Florida by 54 points. They face Stetson on Dec. 29.
3. Iowa State Cyclones (Last week: 3)
The Iowa State Cyclones (10-1) continued their dominance, defeating Morgan State by 27 points. The Cyclones face Colorado on Dec. 30.
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Auburn Tigers (Last week: 2)
The Auburn Tigers (11-1) secured their fourth Top 25 victory this season, defeating AP-ranked Purdue by 18 points. They face Monmouth on Dec. 30.
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1. Tennessee Volunteers (Last week: 1)
The Tennessee Volunteers (12-0) remain atop Sportsnaut’s Top 10 as they continue to roll over their competition, defeating Middle Tennessee by 18 points. They face Norfolk State on Dec. 31.
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