Houston is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second time this season, while Kansas State continued its unexpectedly strong start by leaping from unranked to the verge of the top 10.

Source: https://abc13.com/college-basketball-ap-rankings-university-of-houston-cougars-phi-slama-jama/12680628/

Last week, Alabama struggled in its 17-3 road win at unranked South Florida.

Source: https://thedmonline.com/what-is-in-store-for-ole-miss-versus-alabama/

The Buffs went from unranked – and not really a thought to many voters – to No. 22 after the TCU game, and they’ll likely jump into the top 20 after Saturday’s win.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/09/09/cu-buffs-notes-gameday-big-noon-kickoff-both-coming-to-boulder-next-week/

The rebound victory came after Gonzaga lost 68-67 to unranked Loyola Marymount, snapping a 75-game winning streak at home.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jan/28/no-14-gonzaga-downs-portland-82-67/

Two unranked preseason teams wound up in the final top ten: Downers Grove North and Hinsdale Central.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/12/23636498/high-school-basketball-rankings-super-25-sun-times-michael-obrien-final-2022-23

With their one goal, Cal Lutheran rode to their first-ever national title, becoming the first unranked team to achieve the feat.

Source: https://www.studlife.com/sports/2023/12/03/within-grasp-out-of-reach-womens-soccer-falls-in-national-championship-game

With two games remaining against unranked teams, the Rebels would likely struggle to improve their ranking.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/11/where-can-notre-dame-finish-in-the-cfp/