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Despite Purdue being ranked No. 1 overall by the selection committee, UConn's dominant win over Marquette has narrowed the gap in the rankings. While Purdue maintains a slight edge in key metrics, UConn's performance has sparked debate about who truly has the best body of work. The upcoming game between Purdue and Ohio State will be crucial in determining their rankings.
Memphis Tigers' home loss to South Florida hurts their NCAA Tournament resume, as their previous wins have been downgraded in the rankings, and they now have to avoid more bad losses to maintain a strong position.
Michigan State falls to Illinois in a close game, putting their NCAA Tournament chances in jeopardy as they now have a 1-4 record in the Big Ten. Illinois, on the other hand, is performing well despite the suspension of Terrence Shannon Jr. and is ranked No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings.
UConn delivered a dominant performance against Gonzaga, winning 76-63 in a non-league showdown played in Seattle. Led by Donovan Clingan's 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, UConn never trailed and held a lead of up to 18 points. With wins over top teams like North Carolina, Texas, and Indiana, UConn maintains its No. 5 ranking in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings, while Gonzaga drops to No. 14.
Kentucky adds experienced transfer Tre Mitchell to their roster, pushing them up to No. 17 in the Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings. Mitchell joins a lineup that includes three five-star freshmen and experienced players Antonio Reeves and Justin Edwards. Alabama drops out of the rankings after Jahvon Quinerly's transfer, and is replaced by St. John's.