Matt Higgins
A new team has entered Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings. With the Kansas Jayhawks dropping out, the Oklahoma Sooners are now making an appearance. Here’s how the teams stack up this week.
10. Oklahoma Sooners (Last week: Not ranked)
The Oklahoma Sooners (13-0) land in Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings. Their undefeated season will be on the line Saturday as they face powerhouse Alabama.
9. Oregon Ducks (Last week: 10)
After defeating Weber State, 89-49, the Oregon Ducks (12-1) face a major test Thursday night against AP-ranked Illinois.
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8. Connecticut Huskies (Last week: 7)
The Connecticut Huskies beat DePaul on the road, 81-68, to improve to 11-3. The Huskies next face Providence on Sunday, January 5.
7. Marquette Golden Eagles (Last week: 9)
The Marquette Golden Eagles (12-2) jump two spots to No. 7 after going on the road and beating Providence, 78-50, on New Year’s Eve. The Golden Eagles next face Creighton at home on Friday.
6. Alabama Crimson Tide (Last week: 6)
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated San Diego State, 105-82, to go to 11-2. They have a grueling game coming up against SEC foe and AP-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday.
5. Duke Blue Devils (Last week: 5)
The Duke Blue Devils (11-2) dominated Virginia Tech, 88-65, on New Year’s Eve. They next face SMU on Saturday.
4. Florida Gators (Last week: 4)
The Florida Gators (13-0) crushed Stetson, 85-45. A strong challenge awaits the undefeated Gators as they face AP-ranked Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas in their next three games.
3. Iowa State Cyclones (Last week: 3)
The Iowa State Cyclones (11-1) stay at No. 3 after beating Colorado, 79-69. The Cyclones have a challenging game on the horizon as they face AP-ranked Baylor on Saturday.
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2. Auburn Tigers (Last week: 2)
The Auburn Tigers (11-1) continue to roll as they defeated Monmouth, 87-58. The Tigers next face Missouri on Saturday in SEC play.
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1. Tennessee Volunteers (Last week: 1)
The Tennessee Volunteers (12-0) remain atop Sportsnaut’s Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings after beating Norfolk State, 67-52. However, the Volunteers’ true tests await with SEC play beginning. They face AP-ranked Arkansas on Saturday.
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