College Basketball Rankings: ESPN Shakes Up BPI Top 25 After Pivotal Weekend
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Alright, folks, it’s officially March, and you know what that means—college basketball is heating up! This past weekend was a game-changer in the conference races, and ESPN just dropped a major update to the Basketball Power Index (BPI) Top 25. Some teams locked in their regular-season titles, while others are left scrambling to regain momentum heading into tournament season. Let’s break it all down!
At the top, Duke holds onto the No. 1 spot after absolutely dismantling Florida State, winning 100-65. Even with an injury scare for Cooper Flagg, the Blue Devils showed no signs of slowing down. Isaiah Evans led the charge with 19 points, while Flagg put up a solid 16 points, six rebounds, and four assists in just 20 minutes of action. Duke looks every bit like a championship contender right now.
Moving on, Houston remains a force at No. 2 after clinching the Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-64 victory over Cincinnati. LJ Cryer was the star with 20 points, ensuring the Cougars stay near the top heading into March Madness.
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Auburn, the AP Poll’s No. 1 team, comes in at No. 3 in the BPI after a dominant 94-78 win over Kentucky. With Alabama’s loss, Auburn secured the SEC regular-season title, thanks in large part to Miles Kelly’s explosive 30-point performance.
Speaking of Alabama, the Crimson Tide suffered a heartbreaking loss to Tennessee, thanks to a buzzer-beater. The Vols stay at No. 4 in the rankings, and Jahmai Mashack’s clutch shot will be replayed for days. Alabama, on the other hand, has a tough road ahead with matchups against Florida and Auburn before the SEC Tournament.
At No. 5, Florida keeps rolling with an 89-70 win over Texas A&M. Will Richard was lights-out, hitting six three-pointers on his way to 25 points. The Gators are looking dangerous as they head into the postseason.
Other notable teams in the top 10 include Iowa State (No. 7), Arizona (No. 8), Texas Tech (No. 9), and Gonzaga (No. 10). Texas Tech picked up a huge road win against Kansas, while Gonzaga wrapped up their regular season with a commanding 95-75 victory over San Francisco.
Looking further down the rankings, we’ve got Michigan State jumping up one spot to No. 11, Kansas slipping to No. 12, and Clemson making a three-spot leap to No. 13. Meanwhile, Kentucky took a tumble to No. 19, and Purdue dropped three spots to No. 16.
With conference tournaments right around the corner, every game matters now. The rankings could shift again in just a few days, so buckle up, because March Madness is officially here!
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