AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll: Key Insights and Rankings Breakdown for Week 16
Discover the latest AP Top 25 rankings in NCAAM, featuring key insights on top-performing teams, standout players, and significant games from Week 16.
Week 16 AP Top 25 Overview
The latest AP Top 25 poll for the 2024-25 men's college basketball season showcases significant shifts and notable performances. Auburn maintains its top position, while Duke, Florida, Houston, and Tennessee round out the top five.
Top Performers
- Auburn Tigers: Led by Johni Broome's career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds, Auburn secured wins against Georgia and Ole Miss.
- Duke Blue Devils: Scored 110 points against Illinois, the highest at Madison Square Garden since the 2009 Big East tournament.
- Florida Gators: Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu posted double-doubles in the same SEC game for the first time this season.
Notable Games
- Alabama vs. Kentucky: Alabama overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat Kentucky 96-83, securing a comeback win.
- Houston vs. Iowa State: Houston held Iowa State under 60 points, marking their 18th such game this season.
Rising Teams
- St. John's Red Storm: Achieved its best conference record since 1984-85 and remains undefeated at Madison Square Garden.
- Michigan State Spartans: Recorded a 13-point win against Michigan, their largest in Ann Arbor since 2016.
Key Statistics
- Tennessee Volunteers: Coach Rick Barnes earned his 50th career win over an AP top-10 team.
- Clemson Tigers: Extended their road win streak to six games, the longest since 1986-87.
Full Week 16 AP Top 25 Poll
- Auburn Tigers
- Duke Blue Devils
- Florida Gators
- Houston Cougars
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- St. John's Red Storm
- Michigan State Spartans
- Iowa State Cyclones
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Wisconsin Badgers
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Clemson Tigers
- Missouri Tigers
- Michigan Wolverines
- Maryland Terrapins
- Kentucky Wildcats
- Memphis Tigers
- Louisville Cardinals
- Purdue Boilermakers
- Marquette Golden Eagles
- Arizona Wildcats
- Saint Mary's Gaels
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
- BYU Cougars
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis as the season progresses.
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