Auburn Tops SEC as Iowa State Climbs

Auburn University remains the top-ranked team in the latest AP Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week after narrowly defeating Tennessee 53-51, with standout performances from Johni Broome. Alabama follows closely at No. 4 after victories over Vanderbilt and LSU, highlighting the competitive nature of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Meanwhile, Iowa State has moved up to No. 3 in both the AP and USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, following their own impressive performances against UCF and Arizona State. The SEC continues to assert itself as one of the toughest basketball leagues, with up to nine teams potentially making the latest AP Top 25 poll. Texas A&M is also gaining attention in early 2025 rankings, emphasizing improvements in both basketball and football under head coach Mike Elko, particularly with quarterback Marcel Reed's development.