"Kentucky Basketball: The Unrivaled No. 1 in 75 Years of AP Top 25 History"
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the AP Top 25 college basketball rankings, Kentucky has been named the all-time No. 1 program, narrowly edging out North Carolina. The Wildcats' sustained excellence over the past 75 years, with a winning tradition and passionate fan base, has solidified their top position. The AP's all-time Top 25 reflects the measure of sustained excellence as voted by generations of sports journalists and coaches, with Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, Kansas, and UCLA rounding out the top five.