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Purdue Reclaims No. 1 in AP Poll; Illinois Soars to No. 8

11/17/2025

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Purdue reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, receiving 44 first-place votes after victories over Alabama and Akron.
Illinois defeated Texas Tech and rose to No. 8, its highest ranking since the 2023-24 season.
Louisville and Gonzaga jumped six spots, joining Illinois.
Alabama and Kentucky dropped after losses.
The University of Connecticut Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats also received first-place votes.

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Purdue reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, receiving 44 first-place votes after victories over Alabama and Akron.
Illinois defeated Texas Tech and rose to No. 8, its highest ranking since the 2023-24 season.
Louisville and Gonzaga jumped six spots, joining Illinois.
Alabama and Kentucky dropped after losses.
The University of Connecticut Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats also received first-place votes.