UH moves up in latest AP basketball poll. Inside Joseph Duarte's top 25 ballot
Here's how Chronicle staff writer Joseph Duarte voted in the first top 25 poll of the regular season.
The University of Houston found itself climbing two spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, landing at No. 8. Florida maintained its No. 1 ranking. UH's Joseph Duarte voted in this week's poll, placing Florida at the top, followed by Duke at No. 2 and Illinois at No. 3. UConn remained at No. 4, while Michigan State was ranked fifth.
Virginia, Texas, and Houston also secured spots in the top 10. UCLA and Louisville's impressive victories were highlighted, as was Texas Tech's strong start. Several teams experienced drops in the rankings, including Arizona, Arkansas, and Michigan, who fell five spots.
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