Michigan climbed to No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, jumping over UConn in this week’s rankings. Arizona, meanwhile, remained the unanimous No. 1.
Michigan moves up, UConn slides
The biggest change at the top came behind Arizona, where Michigan’s rise to second reshuffled the order near the top of the poll. UConn, which previously held the No. 2 position, dropped one spot as Michigan moved ahead.
Arizona remains the standard
Arizona continued to set the pace nationally, holding onto the top ranking with unanimous support from voters. With the Wildcats staying put at No. 1, the week’s headline shift centered on the battle for position directly behind them.
The updated poll reflects a tightening race among the nation’s top teams, with Michigan’s move signaling a notable change in the immediate chase group while Arizona’s grip on the top spot remains unchanged.