The Arkansas Razorbacks have played like a team on a mission the last four weeks, winning all eight games played. However, their hot streak is not enough to give them a top-25 ranking.
Just missing out could be a good thing for Arkansas, as they have a chance to prove just how much they deserve their ranking. The Razorbacks entertain both Alabama schools that compete in the SEC this week, beginning with No. 2 Auburn on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena. The Hogs also have an opportunity to earn a win on the road when they visit Alabama, who is also on the outside looking in, Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Here’s a complete look at the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA Today.
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | 1st | Prev | Chg | Hi/Lo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga | 19-2 | 786 | 18 | 1 | — | 1/5 |
| 2 | Auburn | 22-1 | 782 | 14 | 1 | -1 | 1/22 |
| 3 | Purdue | 20-3 | 698 | 0 | 3 | — | 1/7 |
| 4 | Kentucky | 19-4 | 682 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4/21 |
| 5 | Arizona | 19-2 | 666 | 0 | 5 | — | 3/NR |
| 6 | Duke | 19-3 | 649 | 0 | 6 | — | 1/9 |
| 7 | Houston | 20-2 | 605 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7/14 |
| 8 | Kansas | 19-3 | 602 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3/10 |
| 9 | Texas Tech | 18-5 | 481 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9/NR |
| 10 | Baylor | 19-4 | 478 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 1/10 |
| 11 | Providence | 20-2 | 477 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11/NR |
| 12 | UCLA | 16-4 | 424 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 2/12 |
| 13 | Illinois | 17-5 | 411 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 10/NR |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 18-4 | 389 | 0 | 11 | -3 | 8/NR |
| 15 | Villanova | 17-6 | 368 | 0 | 12 | -3 | 4/22 |
| 16 | Ohio St. | 14-5 | 308 | 0 | 16 | — | 12/NR |
| 17 | Michigan St | 17-5 | 280 | 0 | 13 | -4 | 9/NR |
| 18 | Tennessee | 16-6 | 231 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 14/25 |
| 19 | Marquette | 16-7 | 193 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 19/NR |
| 20 | Texas | 17-6 | 157 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5/25 |
| 21 | Southern California | 19-4 | 148 | 0 | 19 | -2 | 7/NR |
| 22 | Saint Mary’s | 19-4 | 89 | 0 | NR | 6 | 22/NR |
| 23 | Connecticut | 15-6 | 85 | 0 | 17 | -6 | 17/NR |
| 24 | Murray St. | 22-2 | 68 | 0 | NR | 9 | 24/NR |
| 25 | Wake Forest | 19-5 | 51 | 0 | NR | 9 | 25/NR |
SCHOOLS DROPPED OUT: No. 22 Iowa State; No. 23 Xavier; No. 25 Louisiana State.
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Wyoming 44; Xavier 35; Iowa State 34; Alabama 28; Arkansas 27; Davidson 24; Boise St. 21; Loyola-Chicago 15; Colorado St. 15; Notre Dame 10; Miami-Florida 9; Oregon 7; New Mexico St. 5; Texas Christian 4; Louisiana State 4; San Francisco 3; Indiana 3; Southern Methodist 2; Seton Hall 2.