Cougars Climb to 9th in Latest AP Poll Rankings
BYU’s basketball team is maintaining its strong position after a successful week in Florida. Capturing the ESPN Events Invitational championship, Kevin Young’s Cougars have secured their spot at No. 9 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. This marks their third consecutive week in this ranking.
Current AP Top 25 Rankings
- 1. Purdue
- 2. Arizona
- 3. Michigan
- 4. Duke
- 5. UConn
- 6. Louisville
- 7. Michigan State
- 8. Houston
- 9. BYU
- 10. Iowa State
This season has been notable for the Cougars, as they have been ranked in the top 10 for five consecutive weeks. They originally started the season at No. 8 in the preseason rankings.
Competing Teams in the Poll
BYU is among several Big 12 teams in this week’s rankings. Alongside the Cougars, the poll includes:
- No. 2 Arizona
- No. 8 Houston
- No. 10 Iowa State
- No. 19 Texas Tech
- No. 21 Kansas
NET Rankings Released
On the same day, the first NET rankings of the season were published, placing BYU at No. 13. Other local teams ranked include:
- Utah State – No. 22
- Utah Valley – No. 72
- Utah – No. 175
Upcoming Games
Looking ahead, BYU will host Cal Baptist at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City this Wednesday. They aim for a seventh victory of the season, continuing their pursuit of excellence in the current campaign.
As a note, Jackson Payne is a voter for the AP Top 25 poll, contributing to the rankings that reflect the Cougars’ performance.
