Auburn and Duke continue to hold the top spots in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week, with Maryland making a return to the rankings after nearly two years. Auburn remains at No. 1, followed by Duke at No. 2. Alabama, Tennessee, and Houston round out the top five. Big movers in the rankings include Texas Tech, UConn, and Missouri, who all made significant jumps. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, Iowa State, Kansas, and Illinois suffered notable drops. Maryland, Arizona, and Michigan are the new additions to the rankings, with Oregon, Louisville, and Vanderbilt dropping out. The SEC continues to dominate the poll with nine teams ranked, while the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East follow with six, five, and three teams respectively. The ACC and AAC have one team each in the top 25. Auburn and Duke are poised to maintain their top positions as the college basketball season continues.
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