Gators, Boilermakers, Vols Rise in AP Polls

The most recent Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll has seen several teams making notable progress. The Florida Gators have moved up to No. 20 after a 2-0 start, highlighted by strong performances from Walter Clayton Jr. and Alex Condon in victories over South Florida and Jacksonville. Meanwhile, Purdue has climbed to No. 13 following wins against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Northern Kentucky. Tennessee has made a significant jump to No. 11 after dominating Louisville, while Marquette improved to No. 15 after sweeping their opening games. Lastly, Creighton is now ranked 14th in the AP poll after two double-digit victories, maintaining a strong presence in the rankings under coach Greg McDermott. The weekend's upcoming matches will be crucial for these teams as they seek to further solidify their standings.