It’s a new year, but the same team has their place at No. 1 after a busy first week in 2025.

Tennessee remains atop the AP men’s basketball poll after defeating Arkansas. Oklahoma and Florida suffered their first losses of the season, both against teams ranked in the SEC. Unranked teams also took advantage of their chances against ranked teams, as UCLA and Kansas lost games. Several teams in the top 10 of the AP Poll lost last week, leading to a new selection of schools near the top.

Here’s a look at the Week 9 poll for the 2024-25 season.

Previous surveys: Preseason | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8

Statistics courtesy of ESPN Research and The Associated Press.

Always east

Previous ranking: 1

2024-25 record: 14-0

Statistics you should know: This is the first time Tennessee has been the last undefeated team in Division I since 1915-16, when the Volunteers finished their season 12-0.

What’s next: Tuesday in Florida, 7 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: 2

2024-25 record: 13-1

Statistics you should know: Auburn is off to its eighth start of 13-1 or better through the first 14 games in program history – four of which came under head coach Bruce Pearl.

What’s next: Tuesday in Texas, 9 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: 3

2024-25 record: 12-1

Statistics you should know: Iowa State has won 26 straight home games, tying Dayton and Samford for the fourth-longest active home winning streak in Division I.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Utah, 8 p.m., ESPN+

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Previous ranking: 4

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Cooper Flagg had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks in a win against SMU. It was his fourth game with 20 points and 10 rebounds, the most among freshmen this season.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Pitt, 7 p.m., ESPN

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Previous ranking: 5

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Alabama’s 107 points in its win over Oklahoma are the most in a game against an AP-ranked opponent in program history.

What’s next: Wednesday at South Carolina, 7 p.m., SEC Network

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Previous ranking: 10

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Kentucky has a 10-1 record in its last 11 games against teams with a record of 10-0 or better.

What’s next: Tuesday at Georgia, 7 p.m., SEC Network

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Previous ranking: 8

2024-25 record: 13-2

Statistics you should know: Marquette is 9-0 at home this season, representing the second-longest active home winning streak in Division I.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Georgetown, 8 p.m., CBSSN

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Previous ranking: 6

2024-25 record: 13-1

Statistics you should know: Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. has scored at least 20 points in six games.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: 11

2024-25 record: 12-3

Statistics you should know: UConn has won 28 straight home games, its third-longest streak ever.

What’s next: Wednesday at Villanova, 6:30 p.m., FS1

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Previous ranking: 13

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps has scored double-digit points in each of his last five games.

What’s next: Wednesday at Oklahoma, 9 p.m., SEC Network

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Previous ranking: 7

2024-25 record: 10-3

Statistics you should know: Kansas snapped a 33-game winning streak in its conference opener last Tuesday against West Virginia, marking its first 0-1 start to the league since the 1991-92 season, according to Elias. It was the longest winning streak in conference openers in the AP Poll era.

What’s next: Wednesday vs. Arizona State, 9 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: 14

2024-25 record: 10-3

Statistics you should know: Houston has held its opponents to 55 points or fewer 10 times this season.

What’s next: Monday vs. TCU, 9 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: 22

2024-25 record: 11-3

Statistics you should know: Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis has scored in double figures in nine straight games.

What’s next: Wednesday vs. Penn State, 9 p.m., Big Ten Network

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Previous ranking: 17

2024-25 record: 13-1

Statistics you should know: Mississippi State’s 35-point win over South Carolina was its largest win in a conference game since the 2004-05 season.

What’s next: Tuesday at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m., ESPNU

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Previous ranking: 9

2024-25 record: 13-2

Statistics you should know: Oregon’s 13-2 record is its best 15-game start since 2016-17.

What’s next: Thursday at Ohio State, 6 p.m., Big Ten Network

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Previous ranking: 18

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Michigan State has won seven straight games, ending its longest winning streak in the last three seasons.

What’s next: Thursday vs. Washington, 8 p.m., Big Ten Network

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Previous ranking: 12

2024-25 record: 13-1

Statistics you should know: Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore has eight games with 20 or more points this season, second-most in the SEC.

What’s next: Wednesday vs. Texas A&M, 9 p.m., SEC Network

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Previous ranking: 19

2024-25 record: 12-4

Statistics you should know: Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard had 11 assists against LMU, the ninth time this season he has reached double figures.

What’s next: Wednesday vs. San Diego, 9 p.m., ESPN+

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Previous ranking: 21

2024-25 record: 12-3

Statistics you should know: Memphis guard PJ Haggerty has 16 games with 25 points in his career, making him the third-most in AAC history.

What’s next: Saturday vs. East Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN+

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Previous ranking: 20

2024-25 record: 11-4

Statistics you should know: Purdue guard Braden Smith has 76 points and 29 assists in his last three games. He became the fourth Big Ten player in the last 20 seasons to record 75 points and 25 assists over a three-game span.

What’s next: Thursday at Rutgers, 6 p.m., FS1

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Previous ranking: Without rank

2024-25 record: 11-2

Statistics you should know: This is West Virginia’s first season with multiple AP Top 10 wins since the 2020-21 season.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Arizona, 7 p.m., ESPN+

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Previous ranking: 15

2024-25 record: 11-3

Statistics you should know: For the first time since January 2016, UCLA suffered consecutive losses as a ranked team against unranked opponents.

What’s next: Tuesday vs. Michigan, 10 p.m., Peacock

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Previous ranking: 24

2024-25 record: 12-2

Statistics you should know: Ole Miss held Georgia to 29.3% shooting from the field in a win.

What’s next: Wednesday at Arkansas, 7 p.m., ESPN2

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Previous ranking: Without rank

2024-25 record: 11-3

Statistics you should know: Michigan center Danny Wolf has scored in double figures nine times this season.

What’s next: Tuesday at UCLA, 10 p.m., Peacock

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Previous ranking: Without rank

2024-25 record: 14-1

Statistics you should know: Guard Ian Martinez leads the Aggies in points per game (16.9) while scoring in double figures in every game this season.

What’s next: Tuesday at San Jose State, 10 p.m

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Dropped out: Cincinnati Bearcats, Arkansas Razorbacks, Baylor Bears