College Basketball Rankings Update: Michigan Holds Top Spot, Arizona Close Behind in Coaches Poll
Arizona had a significant victory over Alabama in a 96-75 win, but they did not secure the top spot in the Coaches Poll. Michigan maintained its position as the leading team, with Arizona ranked as the top team in the AP Top 25. Michigan's impressive wins over Villanova and Maryland extended their winning streak to 10 games, with seven of those wins by at least 18 points. The Wolverines narrowly held onto the top spot, with Arizona close behind in the rankings.
Arizona's aggressive scheduling strategy has paid off, as they remain undefeated and have the strongest strength of record in the nation. Brayden Burries' 28-point performance against Alabama helped Arizona secure their fifth win against a top-25 opponent this season. Nebraska also made a significant jump in the rankings, climbing seven spots to No. 15 after a buzzer-beater win over Illinois. Fred Hoiberg's team is the first Big Ten squad to reach 11 wins, with five victories over high-major opponents.
Arkansas and Virginia both moved up three spots in the rankings to No. 14 and No. 22, respectively. Vanderbilt, North Carolina, and Kansas each climbed two spots, while St. John's moved up by one position. The top 11 teams in the rankings remained unchanged. The latest Coaches Poll for the week of December 15, 2025, reflects the current standings in the college basketball season.
The full Coaches Poll rankings include Michigan at No. 1, followed closely by Arizona. Other teams receiving votes include Georgia, USC, UCLA, Seton Hall, SMU, Kentucky, Utah State, Saint Mary's, Saint Louis, Oklahoma State, LSU, Colorado, Yale, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Missouri, Clemson, and NC State.