Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps in Top 25

Field Level Media|published: Mon 11th December, 13:50 2023

Clemson sophomore forward PJ Hall (24) reacts after making a three-point shot against Wake Forest during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. credits: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

The top two teams remain unchanged, Houston dropped a spot despite winning, and Oklahoma and Clemson made huge jumps in this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday.

Arizona (8-0) was the near-unanimous No. 1, receiving 62 of 63 first-place votes. Kansas (9-1) remained No. 2 but Purdue (9-1) overtook Houston (10-0) for No. 3 with a victory at Alabama. The Cougars, meanwhile, crushed Jackson State and fell to fourth despite getting one first-place vote. UConn (9-1) remained No. 5.

Baylor (9-0), Marquette (8-2), Creighton (8-1), North Carolina (7-2) and Gonzaga (7-2) round out the top 10.

Clemson (9-0) was the week's top mover, jumping 11 spots to No. 13 with a win over TCU. Oklahoma (9-0) vaulted up eight spots to No. 11 with a win over Arkansas.

Miami (7-2) dropped the most spots, falling nine to No. 24 with a 27-point loss to Colorado.

Virginia (8-1) returned to the poll at No. 22 and Northwestern (7-1) made its 2023-24 debut in the poll at No. 25.

Texas A&M dropped out after Sunday's loss to Memphis and San Diego State also fell out after losing to Grand Canyon.

The rest of the poll:

No. 11 Oklahoma

No. 12 Tennessee

No. 13 Clemson

No. 14 Kentucky

No. 15 FAU

No. 16 Illinois

No. 17 Colorado St.

No. 18 BYU