Auburn Claims Top Spot After Tennessee's Stunning Fall

Auburn roared to No. 1 in this week's AP men's basketball poll, marking just the second time in program history they've reached the summit. The Tigers capitalized on Tennessee's shocking collapse - a 73-43 blowout loss to Florida that ended the Volunteers' reign atop the rankings.

The Gators turned heads with their dominant performance, vaulting from No. 8 to No. 5 after not only dismantling Tennessee but also securing a tough road win at Arkansas (71-63). Tennessee tumbled to No. 6, while Iowa State and Duke rounded out the top three.

The new top five has a distinctly southern flavor, with Auburn, Alabama, and Florida all representing the SEC among the nation's elite. For Auburn, the challenge now becomes defending their newly claimed throne in a season that's proven no team is safe at the top.

Current Top 10:

1. Auburn

2. Iowa State

3. Duke

4. Alabama

5. Florida

6. Tennessee

7. Marquette

8. Kentucky

9. Kansas

10. Houston

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