After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.

Tennessee stayed at No. 2 in this week’s ESPN college basketball power rankings. The Vols came in behind No. 1 Auburn and was one of five SEC teams ranked No. 8 or higher. Alabama was ranked No. 5, Florida came in at No.

Florida basketball is off to a torrid start to the 2024-25 campaign having won its first dozen games — and nearly all of them coming in convincing style. As a result, the Gators have climbed up the polls and rankings into the upper echelon of the sport this season.