Duke Tops Men’s Basketball Rankings; Arizona Follows in Andy Katz’s Power 37

Bassyonni

Published: February 23, 2026 4:27 PM ET

In a thrilling Saturday of college basketball, the Duke Blue Devils and the Arizona Wildcats delivered standout performances. Duke secured a victory against the Michigan Wolverines, who were ranked No. 1, while Arizona handed Houston its first home defeat of the season. These results prompted significant changes in Andy Katz’s latest Power 37 men’s basketball rankings.

Duke Tops Men’s Basketball Rankings

Following their impressive win over Michigan, Duke has climbed to the top of the rankings, marking a major achievement for the squad.

Latest Power 37 Rankings

1. Duke (previously 2) – Defeated No. 1 ranked Michigan.
2. Arizona (previously 4) – Beat BYU and won at Houston without Koa Peat.
3. Michigan (previously 1) – Remains in the top three despite the loss to Duke.
4. St. John’s (previously 5) – Continues an unbeaten streak since January.
5. Houston (previously 3) – Faces challenges after the loss to Arizona.
6. UConn (6) – Bounced back with a win over Villanova.
7. Florida (7) – Maintains a strong position in the SEC.
8. Gonzaga (13) – Regaining form in recent games.
9. Illinois (8) – Narrow loss to UCLA in overtime.
10. Iowa State (10) – Remains a top-10 team despite a recent loss.

Summary of Recent Highlights

Several teams had notable performances over the weekend, contributing to a dynamic college basketball landscape.

Virginia – Secured their eighth consecutive win, preparing for a key matchup against Duke.
Purdue – Demonstrated potential as title contenders with a win over Indiana.
Alabama – Riding a six-game winning streak.
Cincinnati – Achieved a significant victory against Kansas.

As March Madness approaches, these results and the shifting rankings highlight the competitive nature of men’s college basketball.