AUBURN, Ala.- (WDNews) Auburn University’s men’s basketball team has climbed to the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 rankings for just the second time in program history. The Tigers (15-1), led by head coach Bruce Pearl, received 60 of 62 first-place votes after previous No. 1 Tennessee lost to Florida, snapping a five-week run at the top.
This marks Auburn’s first time at No. 1 since their three-week stint in early 2022. The Tigers are now the third team to claim the No. 1 spot this season. Their only loss came against Duke in December, but Auburn has since secured eight consecutive wins.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) dominated the latest poll, with nine teams in the Top 25, including Auburn, Tennessee, and Arkansas in the top five. This marks a significant milestone for the league, which also welcomed Georgia into the rankings for the first time in 13 years.
Auburn’s next test will come without star forward Johni Broome, who remains sidelined after an ankle injury suffered in their weekend win over South Carolina.
The Tigers look to maintain their momentum as they prepare for more intense SEC matchups ahead.
