In the latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball rankings, Kansas has successfully held on to the No. 1 position, closely followed by Auburn, which has made significant strides, rising to No. 2. Meanwhile, UConn has faced a dramatic decline, dropping from the top tier to No. 25 after suffering three consecutive losses during the Maui Invitational. The rankings shakeup reflects the strong performances from SEC teams, which occupy three of the top four spots. Oklahoma also made its season debut in the rankings, while other schools like Tennessee and Kentucky have moved into the upper echelons of the top five.