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Welcome to College Basketball Central. We're diving into an incredible week of action across the nation, where champions are being crowned and tournaments dreams are taking shape.

Let's start at the top. Arizona remains the dominant force in college basketball, entering this week as the unanimous number one team in the AP Poll, a historic first in school history. The Wildcats sit undefeated at nineteen and zero after dominating Cincinnati seventy-seven to fifty-one on Wednesday night. Motiejus Krivas led the charge with seventeen points as Arizona pulled away late in the game. What makes this even more impressive is that Cincinnati had just knocked off number two Iowa State the previous Saturday, but they couldn't replicate that magic against the Wildcats.

Speaking of undefeated teams, Nebraska and Arizona stand alone as the last two unbeaten squads from power conferences. Nebraska's eighteen and zero record keeps them firmly in tournament contention, alongside UConn, which sits at eighteen and one after their recent win.

Now here's where things get really interesting. Duke has surged to a number one seed in NCAA Tournament projections, headlining a top line that includes UConn, Nebraska, and Arizona. The Blue Devils have made serious moves up the rankings as we head toward March. Michigan, Iowa State, Houston, and Purdue are currently anchoring the number two seed line according to bracketologists. Texas Tech is projected as a three seed and will face Houston in a big showdown this Saturday in the Big 12.

The SEC is dominating conference representation with ten teams currently projected to make the tournament, followed by the Big Ten with nine teams. The ACC and Big 12 each have eight teams, while the Big East has four.

Some notable programs are feeling the heat. San Diego State, despite going undefeated in Mountain West play at seven and zero, sits firmly on the bubble due to a lack of quality wins. Texas is fighting to get into the projected field with upcoming games against Kentucky, Georgia, Auburn, and Oklahoma that will make or break their tournament chances.

There's also an interesting bubble battle developing. Auburn, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Stanford are currently projected as the last four teams in the tournament, while Virginia Tech, New Mexico, Cal, and North Carolina State are the first four out.

With Selection Sunday still less than two months away, these projections will continue to evolve as teams battle through conference play.

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Hey listeners, buckle up because college basketball has been on fire over the past few days, with powerhouse teams surging, shocking upsets, and undefeated squads holding strong. Arizona sits unchallenged at number one in both the NCAA Power 37 and the latest AP poll, boasting an impeccable 18-0 record after dominating in the Big 12, including tough Quad 1 wins over Florida, UConn, and Alabama. According to NCAA.com, the Wildcats are rolling and have consolidated their top spot, snagging nearly all first-place votes from 61 pollsters.

UConn clings to second at 18-1, grinding out gritty Big East wins despite not being at their sharpest, like their narrow escape against Seton Hall. Purdue holds steady at third or fourth across rankings, fueled by Braden Smith's stellar play, while Michigan boasts a 16-1 mark and tops the NET rankings, fresh off road wins against Northwest foes. Duke's Cameron Boozer earned player of the week honors, propelling them into the top five after sweeping the Bay Area.

Big movers? Illinois jumped to ninth in the Power 37 from 13th, playing their best ball with diverse scoring options at the perfect time. Texas Tech rocketed to 10th after JT Toppin and Christian Anderson's one-two punch dismantled BYU, as NCAA.com reports, setting them up for a top-three Big 12 finish. Nebraska, at 18-0, earned a top-five nod with statement wins over Michigan State, Ohio State, and others, led by Rienk Mast's scoring—only three teams remain undefeated, per Fox Sports.

Upsets shook things up: Iowa State plunged from second after road losses to Kansas and Cincinnati, dropping to ninth in AP. St. John's stormed back into the top 20 with road triumphs over Creighton and Villanova, proving they're the Big East's second-best, as NBC Sports highlighted in their full game coverage. Kentucky re-entered rankings with three straight wins, including buzzer-beaters at LSU and Tennessee. Clemson stays perfect in ACC play at 6-0, while Florida's rolling 4-1 in SEC.

Looking ahead, Andy Katz on NCAA.com flags must-watch clashes like Houston at Texas Tech rematch on ESPN, Illinois at Purdue on FOX, and Purdue at UCLA on Peacock—games that could reshape the top seeds. With conference races heating up and the transfer portal now opening post-tournament per CBS Sports, the path to March Madness is electric.

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Hey listeners, welcome back to the pulse of college basketball, where the court is heating up faster than a last-second buzzer beater. Over the past few days, the rankings have shuffled like a fresh deck, with Arizona holding firm at number one in both the AP Top 25 and ESPN polls, boasting a perfect 16-0 record. According to CBS Sports, the Wildcats, led by star senior Jaden Bradley and NBA prospect Koat Peat, have already notched wins over five top-25 teams, including UCLA and UConn, making them a scoring machine primed for March.

But hold on, Michigan took their first L, dropping to third in the AP poll per CBS Sports, yet they cling to second in ESPN's latest after a 14-1 start. Dusty May's Wolverines are an offensive juggernaut, with former UAB standout Yaxel Lendeborg spearheading the best front line in the nation, as Sportsnaut reports. Iowa State surged to second in AP rankings with a 16-0 mark, thanks to Joshua Jefferson's all-around dominance—17.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists—while ESPN has them right behind Arizona.

Underdogs are barking too. Nebraska's improbable climb lands them eighth in ESPN polls at 16-0, and Vanderbilt's historic 15-0 or 16-0 start—fueled by a backcourt dropping 93.6 points per game—has them tenth, highlighted by a massive home win over Alabama, per Sportsnaut. Duke sits fifth or sixth, with freshman phenom Cameron Boozer stuffing the stat sheet at 23.3 points, 9.7 boards, 4.2 assists, and 1.9 steals, stepping up big amid Cooper Flagg's absence. Gonzaga's 17-1 squad, powered by Braden Huff and Graham Ike's 40 points and 15 rebounds nightly, rebounded from a Michigan thrashing with wins over Kentucky and UCLA.

Freshmen are stealing the show: North Carolina's Caleb Wilson averages 19.3 points and 10.9 rebounds, Virginia's Thijs de Ridder hits 16.1 points at 40.4% from three, and BYU's AJ Dybantsa dazzles with 23.1 points en route to 11 straight wins. Off the court, big news from CBS Sports and FOX Sports: the NCAA slashed the transfer portal to a 15-day window opening after March Madness, a game-changer to stabilize rosters, as HBCU Game Day explains it helps college basketball big time.

From perfect records to portal shifts, this season's delivering drama. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more courtside heat. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Hey listeners, buckle up because college basketball is firing on all cylinders this week, with undefeated juggernauts dominating the AP Top 25 and some massive showdowns on the horizon. Arizona sits pretty at number one with a perfect 16-0 record, earning every one of those 60 first-place votes according to CBS Sports' latest poll updated January 12. They've leaped to the top spot in Gary Parrish's Top 25 And 1 rankings too, proving their desert dominance is no fluke.

Right behind them, Iowa State climbed to number two, also undefeated at 16-0 with that single first-place nod, while UConn holds strong at number three despite their one loss, boasting a 16-1 mark. Michigan slipped a bit to number four after their first defeat, dropping in the AP poll as reported by CBS Sports, but they're gearing up for a West Coast swing starting against Washington on January 14, per Michigan's official site. Purdue, Duke, Houston—all at 15-1—round out a loaded top seven, with Nebraska surging to eighth at a flawless 16-0, jumping four spots in some rankings.

Over in women's action, UConn powered through a sluggish start to crush Creighton in Big East play, as detailed by Connecticut Insider, keeping the Huskies' legacy alive. Power 37 rankings from NCAA.com show Florida bouncing back into the mix while Michigan dips, highlighting the shake-ups from this weekend's slate.

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Tonight alone, Iowa State battles Kansas, UConn hits Seton Hall, and Houston hosts West Virginia, with models from CBS Sports picking winners left and right. It's peak season, listeners, with undefeated teams dropping like flies and rankings flipping daily. Who's your pick to claim the top spot by March?

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College basketball has been pure chaos and pure fun these past few days, and it starts at the very top. According to the latest AP poll shared by CBS Sports, Arizona has grabbed the number one spot in the country at 15–0, riding a string of blowout wins with one of the most explosive offenses in the nation. Right behind them, Michigan had looked untouchable, but that aura cracked in dramatic fashion when Wisconsin stormed back from 14 down to stun the Wolverines 91–88, as NCAA.com reported. That loss didn’t just shake up the rankings, it reminded every listener that no lead is safe in January.

While the blue bloods trade punches, some unlikely names are forcing their way into the national conversation. Nebraska has turned “Nebrasketball” from a joke into a calling card. NCAA.com highlighted how the Huskers are off to the best start in program history at 15–0, and they’ve backed it up with Big Ten wins over Michigan State and Ohio State. Sportsnaut and ESPN’s power rankings both note Nebraska as one of the season’s biggest surprises, suddenly sitting in the AP top 10 and eyeing a serious NCAA tournament run after years in the wilderness.

They’re not alone in crashing the party. Vanderbilt is also unbeaten at 15–0, and ESPN’s men’s basketball power rankings point out that the Commodores just proved they’re for real by knocking off ranked Alabama 96–90 in Nashville, their first win over a ranked team this season. Add in Iowa State and UConn, both sitting near the top of the polls, and you have a landscape where the usual giants are sharing the spotlight with brand-new contenders.

Of course, some powers are quietly reloading rather than surprising. Duke sits in the top 10 of the AP poll at 14–1, and the program’s own site recently recapped an 82–75 win over SMU in a top‑25 showdown at Cameron Indoor, part of a stretch that has the Blue Devils stabilizing after an early loss to Texas Tech. Meanwhile, teams like BYU, Houston, and Purdue are all lurking near the top, with Sportsnaut calling BYU a dark‑horse title threat behind potential lottery pick AJ Dybantsa.

Put it all together, and the past few days have been a reminder that this season has no script. Powerhouses can fall in one hot half, upstarts can turn into contenders overnight, and every night feels like March.

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