Week 16 AP Top 25 Overview

The latest AP Top 25 poll for the 2024-25 men's college basketball season showcases significant shifts and notable performances. Auburn maintains its top position, while Duke, Florida, Houston, and Tennessee round out the top five.

Top Performers

• Auburn Tigers: Led by Johni Broome's career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds, Auburn secured wins against Georgia and Ole Miss.
• Duke Blue Devils: Scored 110 points against Illinois, the highest at Madison Square Garden since the 2009 Big East tournament.
• Florida Gators: Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu posted double-doubles in the same SEC game for the first time this season.

Notable Games

• Alabama vs. Kentucky: Alabama overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat Kentucky 96-83, securing a comeback win.
• Houston vs. Iowa State: Houston held Iowa State under 60 points, marking their 18th such game this season.

Rising Teams

• St. John's Red Storm: Achieved its best conference record since 1984-85 and remains undefeated at Madison Square Garden.
• Michigan State Spartans: Recorded a 13-point win against Michigan, their largest in Ann Arbor since 2016.

Key Statistics

• Tennessee Volunteers: Coach Rick Barnes earned his 50th career win over an AP top-10 team.
• Clemson Tigers: Extended their road win streak to six games, the longest since 1986-87.

Full Week 16 AP Top 25 Poll

1. Auburn Tigers
2. Duke Blue Devils
3. Florida Gators
4. Houston Cougars
5. Tennessee Volunteers
6. Alabama Crimson Tide
7. St. John's Red Storm
8. Michigan State Spartans
9. Iowa State Cyclones
10. Texas Tech Red Raiders
11. Wisconsin Badgers
12. Texas A&M Aggies
13. Clemson Tigers
14. Missouri Tigers
15. Michigan Wolverines
16. Maryland Terrapins
17. Kentucky Wildcats
18. Memphis Tigers
19. Louisville Cardinals
20. Purdue Boilermakers
21. Marquette Golden Eagles
22. Arizona Wildcats
23. Saint Mary's Gaels
24. Mississippi State Bulldogs
25. BYU Cougars

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis as the season progresses.