Auburn assumed its new position as No. Following a 94-85 triumph over Alabama, the updated instructors ballot was released on Monday.  ,
The Tigers dropped to No. 2 last week in location of the Crimson Tide. Auburn received all 31 first-place votes this year. Following their primary defeat in SEC play to Florida, the Tigers recorded victories over Vanderbilt and Alabama last year.  ,
The Gators continued to be at No. Auburn and Alabama are currently third in the ballot this week. Auburn has nine win over ranked teams, including Houston, Iowa State, Purdue, Mississippi State and Tennessee. The Tigers were identified as the No. Last weekend’s first bracket reveal revealed the first overall grain by the NCAA.
Kansas dropped five places, but hang in this week’s ballot at No. 25 following a 74-67 decline to Utah on the road. The Jayhawks are only 8-6 general in Big 12 play, and they have lost four of their last seven games in conference play.
Instructors Poll
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- Michigan Express
- Mississippi Express
Even receiving vote: Ole Miss 64, UCLA 49, New Mexico 41, Creighton 37, Gonzaga 15, UConn 11, Illinois 5, UC San Diego 3, VCU 2, George Mason 1,