Arizona Wildcats move up a couple spots in latest polls
Jan 16, 2017, 12:00 PM
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Arizona Wildcats jumped two spots to No. 14 in the latest Associated Press Men’s College Basketball poll, and moved up three spots to No. 13 in the latest USA Today coaches poll.
The Wildcats (16-2) defeated Arizona State 91-75 last week, and moved up from No. 16 in both polls.
Previous No. 1 Baylor took a tumble following its 89-68 loss to West Virginia last week. The Bears fell five spots to No. 6 in both polls.
Villanova recaptured the top spot in the AP poll after picking up wins over Xavier and St. Johnson. Kansas, UCLA, Gonzaga, Kentucky round out the Top 5.
Kansas is the No. 1 team according to the coaches after getting wins over Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Villanova, UCLA, Gonzaga and Kentucky round out the Top 5.
Oregon is ranked No. 11 in the AP while No. 10 in the coaches poll. USC and Washington also received votes.
Arizona travels to play the Los Angeles schools this week, with USC on Thursday and UCLA on Saturday.