Tennessee (10-0) remains undefeated and as the top-ranked men’s basketball team nationally.
The Vols are ranked No. 1 for a second consecutive week in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.
Last week, Tennessee defeated Miami, 75-62, in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Vols were also victorious, 66-64, against Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.
Tennessee will play one game this week. The Vols will host Western Carolina on Tuesday at Food City Center. Tipoff between Tennessee and the Catamounts is slated for 7 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.
| Rank | Team | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 10-0 | 765 (22) |
| 2 | Auburn | 9-1 | 744 (9) |
| 3 | Iowa State | 9-1 | 708 |
| 4 | Kentucky | 10-1 | 664 |
| 5 | Duke | 8-2 | 638 |
| 6 | Florida | 10-0 | 610 |
| 7 | Alabama | 8-2 | 601 |
| 8 | Kansas | 8-2 | 518 |
| 9 | Marquette | 9-2 | 496 |
| 10 | Oregon | 10-1 | 454 |
| 11 | Texas A&M | 9-2 | 368 |
| 12 | Houston | 6-3 | 363 |
| 13 | UConn | 8-3 | 337 |
| 14 | Gonzaga | 7-3 | 328 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 10-0 | 308 |
| 16 | Ole Miss | 9-1 | 282 |
| 17 | Purdue | 8-3 | 264 |
| 18 | UCLA | 9-1 | 263 |
| 19 | Michigan State | 8-2 | 178 |
| 20 | Cincinnati | 8-1 | 146 |
| 21 | Michigan | 8-2 | 113 |
| 22 | Memphis | 8-2 | 111 |
| 23 | San Diego State | 7-2 | 110 |
| 24 | Dayton | 9-2 | 92 |
| 25 | Mississippi State | 9-1 | 92 |
Schools dropped out
No. 16 Clemson; No. 22 Wisconsin; No. 25 Baylor
Others receiving votes
Clemson 87; Baylor 79; Illinois 50; St. John’s 48; Drake 44; Utah State 40; Arkansas 31; Maryland 29; Georgia 23; Wisconsin 22; Pittsburgh 21; Missouri 18; North Carolina 9; West Virginia 5; Creighton 5; Texas Tech 3; Penn State 2