Duke claimed the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll after Auburn's eight-week reign, with Houston moving up to second and Auburn dropping to third. Duke's coach downplayed the significance of the ranking, focusing on the postseason. Other notable movements in the poll included Florida rising to fourth and Alabama climbing to fifth. Conference tournaments are underway, with teams like Houston and Auburn preparing for their respective tournaments as they aim for success in the postseason.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll-f85f03c4e4efa137ef1f79ec120cc5d3