COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 04: A view of the NCAA logo on a basketball before the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Xfinity Center on December 04, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Here are this weeks top 10 CBB teams. Did anyone miss the cut? Is there a team ranked too high? Let us know!
1. Tennessee Volunteers
CHAPEL HILL, NC – NOVEMBER 29: A detailed view of the “T” logo of the Tennessee Volunteers as they line up for the National Anthem before playing the North Carolina Tar Heels on November 29, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 100-92. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
The train keeps rolling for the best team in the land. The Vols scored a big road win over Illinois this weekend to solidify their spot at the top.
2. Auburn Tigers
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 22: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after drawing a foul during the second half against the Yale Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Tigers bounced back nicely last week by demolishing Richmond and Ohio State by a combined 82 points. Johni Broome is starting to run away as the favorite for the National POY.
3. Florida Gators
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 22: The Florida Gators logo on a pair of shorts during a second round Charleston Classic basketball game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at the TD Arena on November 22, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Todd Golden has done a wonderful job assembling one of the most balanced rosters in the country. FAU transfer guard Alijah Martin has been the “X-Factor” and fit in nicely with Walter Clayton and Will Richard in the backcourt.
4. Kentucky Wildcats
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 17: The Kentucky Wildcats logo on a pair of short during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Providence Friars at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Mark Pope notched his first win over Louisville which only adds to an impressive first year in Lexington. Guard Lamont Butler had a historic 33-point effort and has answered any questions about his ability to run the point.
5. Iowa State Cyclones
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 17: The Iowa State Cyclones logo on. Pair of shorts during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The Cyclones went into Ames last week a beat the Hawkeyes on the road for the first time since 2014. Coach Otzelberger has this team inside the Top 10 in both offensive and defensive adjusted efficiency.
