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LSU Rises, St. John's Falls: Rankings Shakeup Explained

12/2/2025

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LSU moves from 56th to 23rd in KenPom, while the AP ranks them 37th.
Michigan State rises from 22nd to 7th in the AP after beating North Carolina.
UCLA and Florida decline in both rankings, reflecting broad downward shifts.
St. John's drops from AP No. 5 to 23rd, while KenPom lists them at 18.
Overall, KenPom appears more stable than the volatile AP poll.

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Story summary

LSU moves from 56th to 23rd in KenPom, while the AP ranks them 37th.
Michigan State rises from 22nd to 7th in the AP after beating North Carolina.
UCLA and Florida decline in both rankings, reflecting broad downward shifts.
St. John's drops from AP No. 5 to 23rd, while KenPom lists them at 18.
Overall, KenPom appears more stable than the volatile AP poll.