What were the key victories that helped Arizona rise to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 rankings?

Arizona's rise to No. 2 was fueled by significant wins over ranked teams including Florida, UCLA, and a recent road victory against No. 3 UConn.

How did Purdue maintain its No. 1 ranking in the poll?

Purdue maintained the top spot by securing a decisive 30-point win over then-No. 15 Texas Tech to win the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas and garnered 46 of 61 first-place votes.

What impact did Alabama's recent performance have on its ranking?

Alabama entered the top 10 of the AP poll at No. 8 after a 90-86 win over Illinois, marking their second top-10 win and moving up three spots in the rankings.

Why did Houston drop to No. 3 in the rankings?

Houston dropped to No. 3 to make room for Arizona's climb to No. 2 after the Wildcats' impressive wins, reflecting shifts in the national college basketball landscape.

What caused Illinois to fall to No. 14 in the rankings?

Illinois fell to No. 14 following its first loss of the season to Alabama, which negatively impacted its standing in the competitive AP poll.

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Purdue Retains Top Spot, Arizona Climbs to No. 2 in AP Men's College Basketball Poll

Purdue maintains its No. 1 ranking in the AP men's college basketball poll, with Arizona rising to No. 2 and Alabama entering the top 10 after key victories.

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Purdue's men's basketball team solidified its position as the top-ranked team, receiving a majority of first-place votes in the latest AP poll.

Arizona's Wildcats climbed two spots to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 rankings, securing 11 first-place votes after a significant victory against a ranked opponent.

Alabama entered the top 10 of the AP men's college basketball poll, moving up after a decisive win over Illinois, which subsequently dropped in the rankings.

Houston dropped to the No. 3 position in the AP Top 25 to accommodate Arizona's ascent, reflecting shifts in the national college basketball landscape.

Illinois fell to No. 14 in the college basketball rankings following its first loss of the season to Alabama, impacting its standing in the competitive poll.

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Arizona jumps to No. 2 behind Purdue in AP Top 25, Alabama into top 10; Kansas falls out of rankings

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Arizona jumps to No. 2 behind Purdue in men’s Top 25 — while Alabama lands in top 10 after win over Illinois

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: Arizona's rise to No. 2 was fueled by significant wins over ranked teams including Florida, UCLA, and a recent road victory against No. 3 UConn.
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CBS Sports
: Purdue maintained the top spot by securing a decisive 30-point win over then-No. 15 Texas Tech to win the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas and garnered 46 of 61 first-place votes.
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The Associated Press via KOB
: Alabama entered the top 10 of the AP poll at No. 8 after a 90-86 win over Illinois, marking their second top-10 win and moving up three spots in the rankings.
Sources:
CBS Sports
: Houston dropped to No. 3 to make room for Arizona's climb to No. 2 after the Wildcats' impressive wins, reflecting shifts in the national college basketball landscape.
Sources:
The Associated Press via KOB
: Illinois fell to No. 14 following its first loss of the season to Alabama, which negatively impacted its standing in the competitive AP poll.
Sources:
CBS Sports

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