With March fast approaching, the Week 15 AP Top 25 reflects a national landscape beginning to take shape. Undefeated teams remain at the top, while several traditional powers continue jockeying for position. Conference play has tightened margins across the country, making consistency, depth, and star power more important than ever.
1. Arizona Wildcats (23–0)
Arizona remains the nation’s gold standard. Undefeated and dominant on both ends, the Wildcats continue to overwhelm opponents with depth, pace, and efficiency. Their balance makes them the clear title favorite.
2. Michigan Wolverines (22–1)
Michigan’s consistency and offensive execution have carried them to the top tier. Their frontcourt play and shot selection give them one of the most complete résumés in the country.
3. Houston Cougars (21–2)
Houston continues to surge behind elite defense and physicality. Their ability to grind out wins makes them dangerous in any environment.
4. Duke Blue Devils (21–2)
Duke’s blend of talent and defensive growth has fueled their rise. When locked in, the Blue Devils look capable of beating anyone in the country.
5. Iowa State Cyclones (21–2)
Iowa State thrives on toughness and defensive discipline. Their ability to dictate tempo keeps opponents uncomfortable for 40 minutes.
6. UConn Huskies (22–2)
UConn remains built for March. Their physical defense and half-court execution continue to anchor a championship-level roster.
7. Nebraska Cornhuskers (21–2)
Nebraska’s rise has been fueled by confidence, execution, and home-court dominance. They’ve proven they belong among the nation’s elite.
8. Illinois Fighting Illini (20–4)
Illinois has shown flashes of high-level potential. When they defend with urgency, their offensive ceiling rises significantly.
9. Kansas Jayhawks (18–5)
Kansas continues to battle through a demanding schedule. Their experience and talent keep them firmly in the title conversation.
10. Michigan State Spartans (20–4)
Michigan State leans on physicality and rebounding. Their defensive toughness makes them a nightmare matchup.
11. North Carolina Tar Heels (19–4)
UNC’s interior strength and balanced scoring have powered another strong season. Their ceiling depends on defensive consistency.
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs (23–2)
Gonzaga’s offensive efficiency remains elite. Their spacing and pace continue to overwhelm opponents.
13. Purdue Boilermakers (19–4)
Purdue’s structure and discipline keep them competitive every night. Guard play will determine their postseason ceiling.
14. Florida Gators (17–6)
Florida’s athleticism and scoring depth stand out. Consistency remains their biggest challenge.
15. Virginia Cavaliers (20–3)
Virginia continues to thrive on patience and defensive precision. Their style keeps games tight and controlled.
16. Texas Tech Red Raiders (17–6)
Texas Tech’s two-way balance makes them dangerous. When their offense clicks, they can beat anyone.
17. St. John’s Red Storm (18–5)
St. John’s has surged behind aggressive scoring and confidence. A deep run could be coming.
18. Saint Louis Billikens (23–1)
Saint Louis has quietly built one of the nation’s best records. Validation against top competition remains the next step.
19. Vanderbilt Commodores (19–4)
Vanderbilt continues to impress with toughness and discipline. They’ve become one of the SEC’s biggest risers.
20. Clemson Tigers (20–4)
Clemson’s interior play anchors their success. They’re most effective when games slow down.
21. Arkansas Razorbacks (17–6)
Arkansas’ athleticism gives them high upside. Offensive consistency remains the swing factor.
22. BYU Cougars (17–6)
BYU’s scoring punch keeps them competitive. Defensive improvement will dictate their ceiling.
23. Miami RedHawks (24–0)
Miami (OH) remains undefeated and confident. Their perfect record continues to demand national respect.
24. Louisville Cardinals (17–6)
Louisville has reestablished its defensive identity. They remain dangerous in close games.
25. Kentucky Wildcats (17–7)
Kentucky rounds out the rankings with explosive talent. A late-season surge could push them much higher.
Final Take
With Arizona setting the pace and several conference races tightening, the Week 15 poll highlights a growing divide between true title contenders and teams still fighting for positioning. As February unfolds, consistency and late-season momentum will define who’s built for March and who fades under pressure.
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