Auburn remains No. 1 in the AP men’s basketball poll despite losing, while Illinois drops out
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Auburn remains No. 1 in the AP men’s basketball poll despite losing, while Illinois drops out
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Auburn held the top spot in the AP Top 25 for the fifth straight week, while No. 2 Alabama moved up a spot and was just nine points behind the rival Tigers.