AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Rankings (Updated January 12, 2026)

Arizona remains at No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25, holding steady after a 16-0 start. Iowa State moves up to No. 2, also undefeated at 16-0, while UConn drops to No. 3 after a loss. Michigan falls to No. 4 following its first loss of the season, and Purdue stays at No. 5.

Nebraska surges into the top 10, jumping to No. 8, fueled by an 18-game win streak—the longest in Division I. Houston and Gonzaga swap positions, with Houston at No. 7 and Gonzaga at No. 9. BYU climbs to No. 11, and Vanderbilt holds at No. 10.

Seton Hall enters the rankings for the first time since 2022, landing at No. 25 after a series of comebacks. Florida and USC fall out, replaced by SMU and UCF.

AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Rankings (Updated January 12, 2026)

UConn leads the women’s rankings at No. 1, undefeated at 17-0. South Carolina holds No. 2, also 17-1. UCLA stays at No. 3, while Texas climbs to No. 4 after a strong start.

Vanderbilt remains at No. 5, and LSU is No. 6. Kentucky is No. 7, and Michigan drops to No. 8 after a loss. Louisville is No. 9, and TCU jumps to No. 10.

Iowa, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Ohio State all remain in the top 14. Michigan State is No. 15, and Ole Miss at No. 16. Texas Tech enters at No. 17, and Baylor at No. 18.

Nebraska rises to No. 24, and Illinois is No. 25 after a strong defensive showing.

Key Takeaways

• Men’s: Arizona and Iowa State remain unbeaten and dominant at the top. Nebraska’s rise is the biggest movement.

• Women’s: UConn continues to lead, but South Carolina and Texas are strong challengers. Seton Hall’s return to the rankings is notable.

• Next Games: Watch for UConn vs. Seton Hall (Tuesday) and Iowa State vs. Baylor (Wednesday).