Connecticut has been crowned the top team in the nation after winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Purdue finished in second place, marking their highest ranking since 1991. Houston held onto the No. 3 spot, despite facing injury setbacks during the tournament.
Alabama made a significant jump to No. 4 after a strong run to the national semifinals, while Tennessee rounded out the top five. North Carolina landed at No. 6 and Illinois followed closely behind at No. 7 following an Elite Eight finish. Iowa State, Duke, and Creighton completed the top ten rankings, showcasing the depth of talent across multiple conferences.
North Carolina State impressed everyone with their journey to the Final Four and were ranked at No. 13, between Marquette and Arizona. Clemson also made it to the Elite Eight and was ranked at No. 15. Auburn and Kentucky dropped in the rankings after early exits in the tournament, landing at No. 17 and No. 19 respectively. Washington State entered the top 25 at No