Tennessee Basketball: New top 25 rankings have shocking results

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) reacts after scoring a dunk during a game between Tennessee and Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Kns Ut Basketball Vs Texas
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) reacts after scoring a dunk during a game between Tennessee and Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Kns Ut Basketball Vs Texas

This afternoon, on Monday, January 30th, the Associated Press released this week’s Top 25 rankings for Men’s College Basketball. Tennessee Basketball is Among the Top 5, and multiple new teams enter into the Top 25

25. Auburn (16-5)

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) shoots the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers forward James Okonkwo (32) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) shoots the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers forward James Okonkwo (32) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

24. UConn (16-6)

Jan 25, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Adama Sanogo (21) defends against Xavier Musketeers guard Colby Jones (3) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Adama Sanogo (21) defends against Xavier Musketeers guard Colby Jones (3) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

23. Miami (16-5)

Jan 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) drives to the basket against Pittsburgh Panthers center Federiko Federiko (33) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) drives to the basket against Pittsburgh Panthers center Federiko Federiko (33) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

22. San Diego State (17-4)

Jan 25, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Adam Seiko (2) celebrates on the court after defeating the Utah State Aggies at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Adam Seiko (2) celebrates on the court after defeating the Utah State Aggies at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

21. Indiana (15-6)

Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) celebrate Jackson-Davis’ dunk during the first half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Iu Osu Mbb 1h Tjd Schifino
Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) celebrate Jackson-Davis’ dunk during the first half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Iu Osu Mbb 1h Tjd Schifino

20. Clemson (18-4)

Clemson sophomore forward PJ Hall (24) reacts after making a three-point shot against Wake Forest during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum Friday, December 2, 2022.Clemson Basketball Vs Wake Forest University Acc
Clemson sophomore forward PJ Hall (24) reacts after making a three-point shot against Wake Forest during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum Friday, December 2, 2022.Clemson Basketball Vs Wake Forest University Acc

19. FAU (21-1)

Jan 28, 2023; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; FAU head coach Dusty May keeps an eye on his team during the second half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; FAU head coach Dusty May keeps an eye on his team during the second half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

18. Saint Mary’s (19-4)

Mar 19, 2022; Portland, OR, USA; St. Mary’s Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the second half in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2022; Portland, OR, USA; St. Mary’s Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the second half in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

17. Providence (17-5)

Jan 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) shoots over Villanova Wildcats guard Mark Armstrong (2) in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) shoots over Villanova Wildcats guard Mark Armstrong (2) in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

16. Xavier (17-5)

Jan 28, 2023; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller and Xavier Musketeers guard Colby Jones (3) watch late game action against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller and Xavier Musketeers guard Colby Jones (3) watch late game action against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

15. TCU (16-5)

Jan 28, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) reacts with guard Damion Baugh (10) during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) reacts with guard Damion Baugh (10) during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

14. Marquette (17-5)

Jan 28, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) reacts after hitting a three-point shot in the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena. Marquette defeated DePaul 89-69. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) reacts after hitting a three-point shot in the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena. Marquette defeated DePaul 89-69. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

13. Iowa State (15-5)

Jan 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) brings the ball up court against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward KJ Allen (5) and guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) brings the ball up court against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward KJ Allen (5) and guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

12. Gonzaga (18-4)

Jan 28, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) drives to the basket against Portland Pilots forward Moses Wood (1) during the second half at Chiles Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) drives to the basket against Portland Pilots forward Moses Wood (1) during the second half at Chiles Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

11. Baylor (16-5)

Jan 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) points to a teammate after scoring during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) points to a teammate after scoring during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

10. Texas (17-4)

Jan 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Timmy Allen (0) keeps the ball from going out of bounds during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Timmy Allen (0) keeps the ball from going out of bounds during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

9. UCLA (17-4)

Jan 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Boogie Ellis (5) battles for the ball with UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) and guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Boogie Ellis (5) battles for the ball with UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) and guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

8. Kansas (17-4)

Kansas center Ernest Udeh, Jr. jams down two against Kentucky’s Jacob Toppin in the Jayhawk 77-68 win at Rupp Arena. Jan. 28, 2023Kentucky Vs Kansas January 28 2023
Kansas center Ernest Udeh, Jr. jams down two against Kentucky’s Jacob Toppin in the Jayhawk 77-68 win at Rupp Arena. Jan. 28, 2023Kentucky Vs Kansas January 28 2023

7. Kansas State (18-3)

Jan 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward David N’Guessan (3) boxes out during a free throw during the second half against the Florida Gators at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward David N’Guessan (3) boxes out during a free throw during the second half against the Florida Gators at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

6. Virginia (16-3)

Jan 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin (4) shoots the ball against the defense of Syracuse Orange guard Justin Taylor (5) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin (4) shoots the ball against the defense of Syracuse Orange guard Justin Taylor (5) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

5. Arizona (19-3)

Jan 26, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots the ball against Washington State Cougars guard Dylan Darling (22) in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Arizona won 63-58. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots the ball against Washington State Cougars guard Dylan Darling (22) in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Arizona won 63-58. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

4. Alabama (18-3)

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (3) moves past Oklahoma guard Milos Uzan (12) in the first half during a basketball game between The Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and The Alabama Crimson Tide at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Ou Vs Alabama
Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (3) moves past Oklahoma guard Milos Uzan (12) in the first half during a basketball game between The Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and The Alabama Crimson Tide at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Ou Vs Alabama

3. Houston (20-2)

Jan 28, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) celebrates the win against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fertitta Center. Houston Cougars won 75 to 69 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) celebrates the win against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fertitta Center. Houston Cougars won 75 to 69 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

2. Tennessee (18-3)

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) reacts after scoring a dunk during a game between Tennessee and Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Kns Ut Basketball Vs Texas
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) reacts after scoring a dunk during a game between Tennessee and Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.Kns Ut Basketball Vs Texas

1. Purdue (21-1)

Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) boxes out Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the NCAA men’s basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 77-61.Purmsumbb012923 Am15680
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) boxes out Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the NCAA men’s basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 77-61.Purmsumbb012923 Am15680