College Basketball Rankings
The college basketball season is just around the corner and fans everywhere are already looking ahead to the final rankings. College basketball rankings are important for determining NCAA tournament seedings, conference titles, and postseason awards. So, who is currently ranked number one in college basketball?
Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks are currently the number one ranked team in college basketball. Kansas has had a long history of excellence in college basketball, having won three National Championships and appeared in the Final Four 15 times. The Jayhawks are led by their All-American guard Devon Dotson, who is averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
The Jayhawks are also led by their two big men, Udoka Azubuike and Silvio De Sousa. Azubuike is a dominant post player who is averaging 13.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. De Sousa provides energy and athleticism off the bench, averaging 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the second-ranked team in college basketball. The Bulldogs have been consistently excellent for the past few years, having reached the Final Four in 2017 and 2020. The Bulldogs are led by their star guard, Corey Kispert, who is averaging 18.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
The Bulldogs are also led by their two big men, Filip Petrusev and Killian Tillie. Petrusev is a dominant post player who is averaging 14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. Tillie provides energy and athleticism off the bench, averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Baylor Bears
The Baylor Bears are the third-ranked team in college basketball. The Bears are led by their star guard, Jared Butler, who is averaging 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. The Bears are also led by their two big men, Freddie Gillespie and Mark Vital. Gillespie is a dominant post player who is averaging 11.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Vital provides energy and athleticism off the bench, averaging 6.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. The Bears are one of the most balanced teams in college basketball, with five players averaging at least 10 points per game and four players averaging at least 5 rebounds per game.
San Diego State Aztecs
The San Diego State Aztecs are the fourth-ranked team in college basketball. The Aztecs have been consistently excellent for the past few years, having won the Mountain West Conference title in each of the past three seasons. The Aztecs are led by their star guard, Malachi Flynn, who is averaging 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
The Aztecs are also led by their two big men, Nathan Mensah and Yanni Wetzell. Mensah is a dominant post player who is averaging 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Wetzell provides energy and athleticism off the bench, averaging 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.
Dayton Flyers
The Dayton Flyers are the fifth-ranked team in college basketball. The Flyers have been one of the most consistent teams in college basketball this season, having won 20 of their last 21 games. The Flyers are led by their star guard, Obi Toppin, who is averaging 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
The Flyers are also led by their two big men, Ryan Mikesell and Jordy Tshimanga. Mikesell is a dominant post player who is averaging 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game. Tshimanga provides energy and athleticism off the bench, averaging 7.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Other Notable Teams
In addition to the teams mentioned above, there are several other notable teams in college basketball. Here is a list of the top 10 teams in college basketball, according to the latest AP Poll:
- Kansas Jayhawks
- Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Baylor Bears
- San Diego State Aztecs
- Dayton Flyers
- Duke Blue Devils
- Florida State Seminoles
- Louisville Cardinals
- Maryland Terrapins
- Seton Hall Pirates
Conference Rankings
In addition to the overall rankings, college basketball teams are also ranked in their respective conferences. Here is a list of the top teams in each of the major college basketball conferences:
- ACC: Duke Blue Devils
- Big 12: Baylor Bears
- Big East: Seton Hall Pirates
- Big Ten: Maryland Terrapins
- Pac-12: Oregon Ducks
- SEC: Kentucky Wildcats
- AAC: Memphis Tigers
- West Coast: Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Mountain West: San Diego State Aztecs
- Atlantic 10: Dayton Flyers
NCAA Tournament
The NCAA tournament is college basketball’s most prestigious event, and it will begin on March 17th. The tournament will feature 68 teams battling it out for the national championship. The top four teams in the rankings will receive a number one seed in the tournament, and the other 64 teams will be seeded according to their ranking.
Final Thoughts
As of right now, the Kansas Jayhawks are the number one ranked team in college basketball. The Jayhawks are led by Devon Dotson, Udoka Azubuike, and Silvio De Sousa, and they have the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The other top teams in college basketball are Gonzaga, Baylor, San Diego State, and Dayton. The NCAA tournament will begin on March 17th, and it will be interesting to see which teams can make a deep run.
Conclusion
The college basketball season is about to get underway and the rankings will be constantly shifting. As of right now, the Kansas Jayhawks are the number one ranked team and have the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Other top teams include Gonzaga, Baylor, San Diego State, and Dayton. The NCAA tournament will begin on March 17th, and it will be exciting to see which teams can make a deep run.