AP Top 25: BYU Advances in Final Regular Season Rankings
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PROVO, Utah – As the regular season concludes, BYU basketball has once again entered the AP Top 25.
This week, the Cougars moved up two positions, from No. 25 to No. 23.
Over the past three weeks, BYU has been one of the hottest teams in college basketball. Kevin Young’s squad is on a six-game win streak, including victories over Arizona State in Tempe and West Virginia at home last week.
Currently, BYU boasts a 21-8 overall record and a 12-6 mark in Big 12 play.
The Cougars will look to extend their streak on Tuesday against Iowa State, another AP Top 25 team.
The Cyclones fell from No. 9 to No. 10 in this week’s rankings. They’ve been a constant presence in the Top 10 throughout the season. The two teams will meet for the first time this year on Tuesday.
In addition to BYU and Iowa State, three other Big 12 teams are also ranked in the national poll, led by back-to-back Big 12 champions Houston, who moved up to No. 3.
Texas Tech passed Iowa State, taking the No. 9 spot. Arizona, holding the fifth and final spot for the Big 12, stayed at No. 24.
This marks BYU’s second appearance in the AP Top 25 this season. The Cougars also debuted in the Coaches Poll on Monday.
The USA Today Coaches Poll placed BYU at No. 22 for the week, ahead of Arizona, whom they defeated two weeks ago.
AP Top 25: Men’s College Basketball – Week 18
Released: March 3, 2025
1. Auburn (27-2) | SEC
2. Duke (26-3) | ACC
3. Houston (25-4) | Big 12
4. Tennessee (24-5) | SEC
5. Florida (25-4) | SEC
6. St. John’s (26-4) | Big East
7. Alabama (23-6) | SEC
8. Michigan State (24-5) | Big Ten
9. Texas Tech (22-7) | Big 12
10. Iowa State (22-7) | Big 12
11. Clemson (24-5) | ACC
12. Wisconsin (22-7) | Big Ten
13. Maryland (22-7) | Big Ten
14. Louisville (23-6) | ACC
15. Missouri (21-8) | SEC
16. Memphis (24-5) | AAC
17. Michigan (22-7) | Big Ten
18. Purdue (20-9) | Big Ten
19. Kentucky (19-10) | SEC
20. Marquette (22-7) | Big East
21. Saint Mary’s (27-4) | WCC
22. Texas A&M (20-9) | SEC
23. BYU (21-8) | Big 12
24. Arizona (19-10) | Big 12
25. Mississippi State (20-9) | SEC
Others receiving votes: VCU 85, Vanderbilt 78, Oregon 37, Drake 18, UC San Diego 17, Illinois 1
6, Ole Miss 13, UCLA 8, Gonzaga 8, Kansas 5, High Point 4, UConn 4, New Mexico 2, Creighton 2, Akron 1.
