Tennessee Basketball: New AP polls have shocking new results

The Volunteers does their "One Fly, We All Fly" pregame dunk routine before a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.Kns Vols Bama Hoops
The Volunteers does their "One Fly, We All Fly" pregame dunk routine before a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.Kns Vols Bama Hoops /
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The New AP polls have Tennessee basketball dropping in the rankings, despite knocking off the No. 1 seeded Alabama Crimson Tide.

Tennessee basketball had a whirlwind of a week, beating the No. 1 seed and losing by 12 points on the road to Kentucky. The Vols are one of the most unpredictable teams this year and find ways to shock the College basketball world every week.

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Here is a full breakdown of the AP top 15, some of which may surprise you…

Feb 16, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Saint Mary’s Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) and center Mitchell Saxen (11) celebrate during the second half against the San Diego Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Saint Mary’s Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) and center Mitchell Saxen (11) celebrate during the second half against the San Diego Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

14. team. 463. . (20-7). Previous: . Wildcats

Feb 18, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Robert Jones (12) goes to the basket against Kansas State Wildcats guard Desi Sills (13) and forward Ismael Massoud (25) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Robert Jones (12) goes to the basket against Kansas State Wildcats guard Desi Sills (13) and forward Ismael Massoud (25) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /
Feb 18, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) drives to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) drives to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Bulldogs . 12. team. 541. . (23-5)

Feb 18, 2023; Malibu, California, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots past Pepperdine Waves forward Jan Zidek (31) during the second half at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Malibu, California, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots past Pepperdine Waves forward Jan Zidek (31) during the second half at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

(20-7). Previous: . Volunteers . 11. team. 534.

The Volunteers celebrate as Tennessee defeats Number 1 ranked Alabama after a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kns Vols Bama Hoops
The Volunteers celebrate as Tennessee defeats Number 1 ranked Alabama after a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kns Vols Bama Hoops /

Golden Eagles . 10. team. 474. . (21-6). Previous:

Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell (4) celebrates their win over Xavier Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Marquette beat Xavier 69-68. Mumen15 18
Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell (4) celebrates their win over Xavier Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Marquette beat Xavier 69-68. Mumen15 18 /

(20-7). Previous: . Bears . 9. team. 460.

Feb 18, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) grabs a rebound during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) grabs a rebound during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports /

467. . (21-6). Previous: . Longhorns . 8. team

Feb 18, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice (10) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice (10) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

511. . (24-4). Previous: . Wildcats . 7. team

Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) celebrates a three point basket during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) celebrates a three point basket during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Cavaliers . 6. team. 446. . (21-4)

Feb 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman (2) controls the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Nate Laszewski (14) defends during the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman (2) controls the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Nate Laszewski (14) defends during the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Boilermakers . 5. team. 492. . (24-4)

Purdue Boilermakers and Ohio State Buckeyes wait under the net for a rebound during the NCAA’s men’s basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 82-55.Puosu021923 Am06484
Purdue Boilermakers and Ohio State Buckeyes wait under the net for a rebound during the NCAA’s men’s basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 82-55.Puosu021923 Am06484 /

4. team. 518. . (23-4). Previous: . Bruins

Feb 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Dylan Andrews (2) drives to the basket against the California Golden Bears in a college basketball game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Dylan Andrews (2) drives to the basket against the California Golden Bears in a college basketball game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 462. . (22-5). Previous: . Jayhawks . 3

Feb 20, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Gradey Dick (4) celebrates with Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Gradey Dick (4) celebrates with Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

(23-4). Previous: . Crimson Tide . 2. team. 523.

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (4) holds a towel into his face on the bench after committing a foul during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.Kns Vols Bama Hoops
Alabama forward Noah Gurley (4) holds a towel into his face on the bench after committing a foul during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.Kns Vols Bama Hoops /

1. team. 450. . (25-2). Previous: . Cougars

Feb 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports /

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