Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech crash top 10

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JOHN MARSHALLMarch 2, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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Duke remains the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week, marking their 149th time in the top spot. The Blue Devils received 55 of 59 first-place votes after decisive victories against Notre Dame and Virginia in late February 2026. Arizona secured the No. 2 ranking with four first-place votes after winning against Kansas and clinching a share of the Big 12 regular-season title. Michigan, UConn, and Florida complete the top five teams in the poll. Duke has demonstrated strong defensive play since their loss to North Carolina on February 7, holding opponents to an average of 57 points per game.

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