Uncover the Thrilling College Basketball Rankings

Previous Ranking: 1

Kansas maintained its top spot with wins over Oakland and UNC Wilmington. In the 84-66 victory over UNC Wilmington, Hunter Dickinson showcased his skills and looked like a frontrunner for the Naismith Player of the Year Award. The 7-foot-1 center scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, shooting 7-11 from the field. With teammates like Dajaun Harris Jr. and Zeke Mayo, Kansas is a tough team to beat this season. However, they will face their toughest challenge yet on Tuesday when they take on No. 11 Duke.

Jake Crandall | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images captured the moment. Kansas' dominance on the court is a sight to behold.

Previous Ranking: 2

Auburn has an impressive resume. On Nov. 9, they delivered a statement win over Houston at a neutral site. On Monday evening, they downed No. 5 Iowa State 83-81. Johni Broome was dominant, recording a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 7-13 from the floor. Five Auburn players scored double figures, showing the team's depth and talent.

Auburn's consistent performance has made them a force to be reckoned with in college basketball.

Previous Ranking: 3

The Tar Heels may not be undefeated, but their loss to Kansas was a close one. Since then, they've played with a chip on their shoulder and defeated Dayton 92-90 in the Maui Invitational. They trailed by 18 points at halftime but made a comeback. On Tuesday, they have the opportunity to send shockwaves through the college basketball landscape as they face off against Auburn.

North Carolina's determination and resilience are on full display.

Previous Ranking: 6

Gonzaga has been an unstoppable force this season. After a 101-63 win over Baylor to start their campaign, they haven't looked back, winning four more games. Arizona State is the only team to come within double digits of Gonzaga, but even they couldn't contain the Bulldogs' electric offense, which scored 88 points on 57.1% shooting. On Tuesday, they face another difficult test against West Virginia.

Gonzaga's offensive prowess is truly remarkable.

Previous Ranking: 5

Iowa State put up a good fight against Auburn on Monday night. In the loss, they shot 7-18 (38.9%) from beyond the arc and forced 12 turnovers from Auburn, scoring 19 points off those mistakes. Guard Keshon Gilbert was excellent, scoring 23 points and making 8-of-10 field-goal attempts.

Iowa State's defensive efforts were notable in the game.

Previous Ranking: 7

Houston's defense has been formidable early this season, allowing only 50.8 points per game. However, their stellar defense wasn't enough to secure a win against Auburn earlier. In the 74-69 loss, they forced 12 turnovers but struggled to find their offense rhythm, shooting just 41.4% from the field. They have a chance to redeem themselves on Tuesday when they face No. 11 Duke.

Houston's defensive strength is a key aspect of their game.

Previous Ranking: 8

Marquette has looked like the Big East favorite through the first month. Last week, they blew out defending national runner-up Purdue 76-58 and followed it up with a 80-69 triumph over Georgia. Guard Kam Jones has been a standout, averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game. His performance has been a key factor in Marquette's success.

Marquette's dominance in the Big East is evident.

Previous Ranking: 9

Tennessee started the year with a bang, defeating Baylor 77-62 and winning the Baha Mar Hoops Championship trophy. Chaz Lanier looked like the best player in the country in the first half, scoring 25 points and making seven 3-pointers. They will enjoy a break this week with only a matchup against UT Martin.

Tennessee's early-season performance has been impressive.

Previous Ranking: 10

Tennessee has been the best team in the SEC so far, but Kentucky isn't far behind. First-year head coach Mark Pope led Kentucky to a win over Duke in the Champions Classic. Although they haven't faced high-level competition since, their analytics show they are among the best, with a 61.3% effective field-goal percentage.

Kentucky's potential is clear despite limited competition.

Previous Ranking: 11

Due to their loss, Duke can't be ranked higher than Kentucky. However, they have talent. Last week, they defeated Arizona 69-55 and Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and six rebounds. Kon Kneuppel also had a solid outing with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. They have the opportunity to secure a greater win tonight when they clash against No. 1 Kansas.

Duke's potential for big wins is evident.

Other notable rankings include Purdue (+1), Alabama (+1), Memphis (previously unranked), UConn (-10), Indiana (-1), Wisconsin (-1), Baylor (-1), Arkansas (-1), Pittsburgh (-1), Texas A&M (-1), Ohio State (-1), Texas (-1), Arizona (-1), Florida (-1), and Cincinnati (-1). Ole Miss also dropped one spot.