Memphis replaced North Carolina as the No. 1 team in college basketball Monday, the Tigers’ first appearance in 25 years at the top of the Associated Press poll.
Kansas, the nation’s only other undefeated Division I men’s team, moved up to No. 2 while the Tar Heels dropped to fifth after their loss to Maryland. Drake and Baylor were two new entries to the rankings, joining the Top 25 for the first time in a long time.
Baylor (15-2) has opened the Big 12 with three straight wins.
