Illinois, Kansas get AP Top 25 boosts, Nebraska falls in men's college basketball rankings

[RandySF]

SUMMARY


1. Arizona
2. Michigan
3. UConn
4. Duke
5. Illinois
6. Gonzaga
7. Iowa State
8. Houston
9. Nebraska
10. Michigan State
11. Kansas
12. Purdue
13. Texas Tech
14. North Carolina
15. Vanderbilt
16. BYU
17. Florida
18. Virginia
19. Saint Louis
20. Clemson
21. Arkansas
22. St. John's
23. Miami (OH)
24. Louisville
25. Tennessee





https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ap-top-25-college-basketball-rankings-illinois-kansas-nebraska/

[Emile]

1. Illinois has been red hot, and have incredible talent.

Last edited Tue Feb 3, 2026, 09:17 AM - Edit history (1)

If you haven't seen Illinois Freshman Guard Keaton Wagler play, you are missing something. This kid is simply amazing.

Nebraska has a great team, but their key player Rienk Mast (Forward) just got over the flu. Illinois lost to Nebraska @ Illinois in December by 2 points. Illinois at that time had the flu bug going through their players. I believe both of these teams can beat Michigan State, but the team who can beat Michigan will win the Big Ten.

[Emile]

2. Keaton Wagler last night. This kid is really something! 😯

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