Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By AARON BEARDFebruary 16, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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Michigan has risen to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time since January 2013, ending Arizona's nine-week run at the top. The Wolverines, now 24-1, received 60 out of 61 first-place votes in Monday's poll. Arizona, previously undefeated, dropped after losses to Kansas and Texas Tech. Houston moved up to second in the poll and received the remaining first-place vote. Michigan coach Dusty May emphasized the importance of continued improvement despite the No. 1 ranking. The Wolverines are scheduled to play Duke this weekend in a highly anticipated matchup.

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“Not much...It means we haven’t drank our own Kool-Aid...we’ve got to continue to improve.”

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Michigan had been ranked No. 2 behind Arizona for six of Arizona’s nine weeks at the top.

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Arizona dropped three spots to No. 4.

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The Wolverines (24-1) claimed 60 of 61 first-place votes in Monday’s poll.

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Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years.

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UCLA Bruins 30% Kansas Jayhawks 40% Texas Tech Red Raiders 40% Arizona Wildcats 40% Dusty May 60% Michigan Wolverines ×280%

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