The 2025-26 college basketball season is in full swing, and the latest batch of rankings has been released. On Monday, February 9, the latest AP Top 25 poll dropped with the undefeated Arizona Wildcats continuing to sit at the top.
The Michigan Wolverines remained at No. 2 before some shakeups impacted the top of the rankings.
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Houston was one of the big winners of the week, jumping five spots to No. 3, while the Duke Blue Devils and Iowa State Cyclones wrap up the top five.

Where does your favorite team sit in the latest AP Top 25 poll?
A full look at the latest AP Top 25 rankings entering Week 15 can be seen below.
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AP Top 25 college basketball rankings – Week 15

Feb 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball during the first half of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
| Team | Rec. | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arizona (59) | 23-0 | 1 |
| 2. Michigan | 22-1 | 2 |
| 3. Houston | 21-2 | 8 |
| 4. Duke | 21-2 | 4 |
| 5. Iowa State | 21-2 | 7 |
| 6. UConn | 22-2 | 3 |
| 7. Nebraska | 21-2 | 9 |
| 8. Illinois | 20-4 | 5 |
| 9. Kansas | 18-5 | 11 |
| 10. Michigan State | 20-4 | 10 |
| 11. North Carolina | 19-4 | 14 |
| 12. Gonzaga | 23-2 | 6 |
| 13. Purdue | 19-4 | 12 |
| 14. Florida | 17-6 | 17 |
| 15. Virginia | 20-3 | 18 |
| 16. Texas Tech | 17-6 | 13 |
| 17. St. John’s | 18-5 | 22 |
| 18. Saint Louis | 23-1 | 19 |
| 19. Vanderbilt | 19-4 | 15 |
| 20. Clemson | 20-4 | 20 |
| 21. Arkansas | 17-6 | 21 |
| 22. BYU | 17-6 | 16 |
| 23. Miami (Ohio) | 24-0 | 23 |
| 24. Louisville | 17-6 | 24 |
| 25. Kentucky | 17-7 | NR |
Others receiving votes: Alabama 72, Iowa 69, NC State 31, Tennessee 26, Villanova 17, Utah St. 15, Georgia 6, Santa Clara 2, Auburn 2, Saint Mary’s 1.
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