Uncover the Powerhouses in the 2024-25 College Basketball Rankings
Tennessee: A Season of Dominance
Tennessee had an outstanding week, beating Syracuse 96-70 to improve to 8-0. Chaz Lanier was a force, scoring 26 points, along with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. The Vols are back in action on Tuesday against Miami, looking to continue their winning streak.
With a commanding victory, Tennessee has shown that they are a team to be reckoned with. Their performance in Week 5 solidifies their place among the top teams in the country.
Auburn: A Rollercoaster Week
Auburn had a mixed week, losing to Duke 84-78 but bouncing back with a dominant 98-54 win over Richmond. At 9-1 on the season, Auburn remains one of the best teams in the country.
Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford both put up 20 points in the Duke loss, but it wasn't enough. However, their win over Richmond showcased their ability to turn things around. Auburn will look to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
Iowa State: A Winning Streak
Iowa State started the week with a bang, beating Marquette 81-70 at home and getting a top five win. They followed it up with a dominant 100-58 win over Jackson State.
The Cyclones are now 8-1 and will face rival Iowa on Thursday and host Omaha on Sunday. With a strong performance, Iowa State is on track to reach 10 wins by the end of the weekend.
Duke: Consistent Success
Duke continued its winning streak after beating Auburn last Wednesday, defeating Louisville 76-55 and improving to 8-2 on the season.
Cooper Flagg had a great game, putting up 20 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist. Tyrese Proctor also contributed with 13 points, 2 rebounds and 1 rebound. Duke is looking strong and will be a tough opponent for any team.
Kentucky: A Comeback Victory
Kentucky had a tough week, losing to Clemson last Tuesday but bouncing back with a road win over Gonzaga, who was ranked No. 7 last week. It was a close game, 90-89.
Andrew Carr scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in the win over the Bulldogs. Jaxson Robinson added 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Kentucky showed their resilience and ability to come back from a loss.
Marquette: A Turnaround Weekend
After losing to Iowa State, Shaka Smart and the crew got it rolling this weekend. The Golden Eagles took down No. 11 Wisconsin 88-74 at home.
Kameron Jones had a phenomenal game, scoring 32 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Chase Ross also played well, adding 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Marquette is on the rise and will be a force to be reckoned with.
Alabama: A Road Dominance
Alabama played just one game last week, but it was a impressive win over North Carolina 94-79 on the road.
Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon both put up 15 points, helping Alabama control the game. Alabama is showing that they are a team to be respected.
Gonzaga: A Bitter Disappointment
The lone game last week for Gonzaga was a tough loss to Kentucky 90-89. Graham Ike led the way with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
The biggest problem for Gonzaga was having a 50-34 lead at halftime but still losing the game. This loss will serve as a lesson for the Bulldogs as they look to bounce back.
Florida: A Top 10 Entry
Florida had an 87-69 win over Virginia, improving to 9-0 on the season and entering the top 10.
Walter Clayton Jr. put up 27 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Alex Condon added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Florida is off to a great start and will be a contender in the coming weeks.
Kansas: A Setback
Kansas had a brutal week, losing to unranked teams Creighton and Missouri. This knocked them off from the ranks of the unbeaten and No. 1.
In Sunday's loss to Missouri, 76-67, Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. David Colt added 14 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Kansas will need to regroup and bounce back in the next few weeks.
AP Poll Basketball Top 25 After Week 5
11. Purdue (-3)12. Oregon13. Oklahoma (+8)14. Michigan15. Houston (+2)16. Clemson17. Texas A&M (+5)18. UConn (+7)19. Ole Miss (+4)20. Wisconsin (-9)21. Michigan State22. Cincinnati (-8)23. San Diego State (+1)24. UCLA25. Mississippi State
Others receiving votes in AP Poll: Baylor 150, Arizona St 143, Memphis 123, Missouri 119, Penn St. 90, Arkansas 89, Drake 67, Pittsburgh 62, Utah St. 57, Illinois 47, St. John’s 43, Maryland 39, Dayton 38, Creighton 32, Indiana 30, West Virginia 30, North Carolina 24, Georgia 21, Saint Mary’s 20, Texas 8, Rhode Island 3, Loyola Chicago 1.