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Alabama MBB moves up to No. 2 in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Alabama MBB moves up to No. 2 in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Alabama men’s basketball is playing at the highest level in program history. Nate Oats and his team are 17-2 with two wins over once-top-ranked teams and a perfect 7-0 record in the SEC.

In the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, Alabama moves up two spots from last week’s No. 4 ranking and currently sits behind Purdue at No. 2.

After receiving a single first-place vote, the Crimson Tide received eight, while Purdue landed 24.

Here’s a full look at the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll for men’s basketball.

Rank Team Record Points Trend
1 Purdue 19-1 792 (24) +2
2 Alabama 17-2 771 (8) +2
3 Houston 18-2 684 -2
4 Tennessee 16-3 648 +5
5 KSU 17-2 636 +10
6 UVA 15-3 623 +4
7 UCLA 17-3 584 -2
8 Arizona 17-3 574 +3
9 Kansas 16-3 568 -7
10 Texas 16-3 493 -3
11 TCU 15-4 446 +2
12 Xavier 16-4 441 -4
13 Iowa State 14-4 405 -1
14 Gonzaga 17-4 366 -8
15 Marquette 16-5 306 +3
16 Auburn 16-3 290 +1
17 Baylor 14-5 256 +5
18 Charleston 21-1 203 +3
19 Miami 15-4 201 -3
20 UConn 16-5 191 -6
21 Providence 15-5 155 -1
22 Saint Mary’s 18-4 139 +2
23 Clemson 16-4 129 -4
24 FAU 19-1 104 +4
25 Duke 14-5 71 +2

Schools Dropped Out

Others Receiving Votes

Indiana 47; New Mexico 46; Rutgers 39; Illinois 37; San Diego St. 33; Michigan St. 21; Kentucky 19; Wisconsin 17; NC State 13; Kent St. 13; North Carolina 9; Texas A&M 8; Missouri 8; Creighton 5; Seattle 4; Wake Forest 2; Oral Roberts 2; UC Santa Barbara 1.

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