College basketball AP Top 25: 8 SEC programs crack Week 5 poll

The Week 5 college basketball AP poll was released on Monday following an incredible Feast Week full of top 25 matchups, tournaments and upsets.

Eight SEC teams cracked the latest poll, including 3 teams inside the top 5: Auburn, Tennessee and Kentucky at No. 2-4, respectively.

Again, it’s surprising that Auburn is not the top seed in the AP poll after a truly incredible showing this past week. The Tigers downed the likes of Memphis, Iowa State and North Carolina just in the past week. Add a win over Houston and there’s not a team in the country that has the Tigers’ resume early.

Kansas and Tennessee are close, however. The Jayhawks hold wins over Michigan State, North Carolina and Duke while Tennessee has downed Baylor and a surprisingly good Louisville team, both by 20+.

Alabama, Florida, Texas A&M and Ole Miss remain in the top 25 following strong weeks. Of the group, Florida is probably the most impressive. The Gators sit at 8-0 on the year, but still have yet to post a win against a truly elite program. That could change in a few weeks when Florida faces North Carolina.

Mississippi State and Arkansas fell out of the top 25 this week while Oklahoma jumped into the fray. The Sooners take the No. 21 spot after downing Louisville and Arizona, adding to their undefeated season at 7-0.

Here’s a look at the full top 25 from this week, with SEC programs bolded.

1. Kansas
2.  Auburn
3.  Tennessee
4.  Kentucky
5.  Marquette
6.  Iowa State
7. Gonzaga
8.  Purdue
9.  Duke
10.  Alabama
11.  Wisconsin
12.  Oregon
13.  Florida
14.  Cincinnati
15.  Baylor
16.  Memphis
17.  Houston
18.  Pitt
19. Illinois
20.  North Carolina
21. Oklahoma
22. Texas A&M
23.  Ole Miss
24.  San Diego State
25. UConn

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.