The latest AP Top 25 Poll for Week 15 brought some significant changes, with Michigan emerging as the new No. 1 team in the country. Several top 10 teams suffered losses, leading to a reshuffling of the rankings. Purdue made a big jump, climbing six spots to No. 7, while North Carolina and Michigan State both dropped five places.
Here is a closer look at the top 5 teams in the Week 15 AP Top 25 Poll:
5. UConn Huskies:
The Huskies improved to 24-2 on the season with wins over Butler and Georgetown. After a road loss to St. John’s, UConn bounced back and moved up a spot to crack the top 5 in the rankings.
4. Arizona Wildcats:
Arizona’s perfect season came to an end with back-to-back losses to Kansas and Texas Tech. The Wildcats now sit at 23-2 overall and 10-2 in conference play. They will look to get back on track against BYU in their next game.
3. Duke Blue Devils:
Duke continues to impress with comfortable wins over Pittsburgh and Clemson. Cameron Boozer had a standout performance against Clemson, leading the team in scoring. The Blue Devils have a relatively easy matchup against Syracuse before a crucial showdown with No. 1 Michigan.
2. Houston Cougars:
Houston showcased their dominance with convincing victories over Utah and Kansas State. Emanuel Sharp led the team in scoring with an impressive performance against Kansas State. The Cougars face tough tests against Iowa and Arizona this week.
1. Michigan Wolverines:
The Wolverines claimed the top spot in the AP Top 25 Poll after impressive wins over UCLA and Northwestern. Michigan faced two ranked opponents last week and will have another challenging week ahead with games against Purdue and Duke. They currently boast a 24-1 record on the season.
As the college basketball season progresses, the rankings continue to fluctuate based on team performances. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups and potential upsets in the coming weeks.
This article was edited by Kayode Akinwumi.
