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AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Rankings: November 2025 Update

Current Rankings and Major Shifts

As of November 17, 2025, the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll has undergone significant changes following recent conference matchups and non-conference games. Purdue has reclaimed the No. 1 position, overtaking Houston after impressive victories over Alabama and Akron. The Boilermakers received 44 of the 61 first-place votes, while Houston secured 12 first-place votes despite wins over Oakland and No. 22 Auburn.

Top 10 Breakdown

  1. Purdue (44 first-place votes) - Reclaimed top spot after strong performances

  2. Houston (12 first-place votes) - Dropped to second despite solid wins

  3. UConn (3 first-place votes) - Maintained position after edging BYU

  4. Arizona - Holding strong in the top five

  5. Duke - Rounding out the elite group

    6. Notable Movers

    Biggest Risers:

  6. Louisville - Jumped six spots into the top 10 following a significant win over Kentucky

  7. Illinois - Also advanced six positions after defeating Texas Tech

    8. Conference Representation:

  8. Big Ten: 6 teams

  9. Big 12: 6 teams

  10. SEC: 6 teams

  11. ACC: 4 teams

    12. Key Matchup Results

    Arizona vs. UCLA


    No. 5 Arizona defeated No. 15 UCLA 69-65 in a tightly contested Hall of Fame Series game in Inglewood, California. The Wildcats closed the game with a decisive 16-6 run, led by Anthony Dell'Orso's 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley's 15 points (13 in the second half). UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau led his team with 19 points.

    Other Notable Games


  12. No. 4 Duke dominated Indiana State 100-62 behind freshman Cameron Boozer's impressive 35-point, 12-rebound performance

  13. No. 6 Michigan edged TCU 67-63, with Yaxel Lendeborg recording a double-double

  14. No. 9 Kentucky rebounded from a loss with a convincing 99-53 win over Eastern Illinois, powered by Mouhamed Dioubate's double-double

  15. No. 11 Texas Tech topped Milwaukee 80-63 despite a quiet game from star JT Toppin

  16. No. 14 Illinois defeated Colgate thanks to David Mirkovic's outstanding 27-point, 21-rebound performance

    17. Teams to Watch

    New Entries:

  17. N.C. State entered the poll at No. 25, replacing Creighton

    18. On the Bubble:

  18. San Diego State and Indiana lead teams just outside the Top 25

  19. Georgetown (4-0) is drawing attention as a potential reentry after a decade-long absence from the polls

Conference Strength

The current rankings demonstrate the continued strength of major conferences, with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC each placing six teams in the Top 25. The ACC follows closely with four ranked programs, highlighting the competitive balance across college basketball's power conferences.

The dynamic nature of the early season continues to provide surprises and shakeups, setting the stage for an exciting conference schedule ahead.

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