Duke University has maintained its No. 1 ranking in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll for the second consecutive week, securing 28 out of 31 first-place votes after defeating Virginia to clinch the ACC regular-season title. Arizona remains at No. 2, having received the remaining three first-place votes following their victory over Kansas. Michigan holds steady at No. 3 after a dominant win at Illinois. The top five is rounded out by Connecticut and Florida, who each climbed two spots. Houston and Iowa State both dropped two positions to No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. Michigan State made a significant jump to No. 8, while Texas Tech re-entered the top 10 at No. 10.