Auburn basketball may have played just one game last week, but it was enough to boost them in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. After defeating Kent State handily last Wednesday, 79-56, Auburn jumped one spot in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll to No.

Kansas retains its top position in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll, while Purdue, Kentucky make major moves forward after big wins.

Bruce Pearl 's squad saw another bump in this week's USA Today Coaches Poll, moving from No. 5 to No. 3 thanks to its 23-point win over Kent State and some shakeup around the Southeastern Conference and country. They also jumped one spot in the AP's weekly listing, going from No. 5 to No. 4 nationally.

Florida basketball earned its fourth straight win to start the 2024-25 campaign, defeating Grambling State on Monday and Florida State on Friday. The undefeated start has the Gators inside the top 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll,

As their undefeated start to the season continues, including a win against a top-five opponent, the Auburn Tigers made another jump in the AP Poll.. Auburn checks in at No. 4 this week - one spot higher than their previous ranking.