Wisconsin Ranks #2 in AP Polls

Wisconsin men's basketball rose to no.2 spot in the latest AP polls released. This is somewhat expected after the teams above them suffered a loss in the week. That is the best position in Wisconsin men's basketball history. Could this be the best season ever? Just like what happened to the Wisconsin football team? We'll see when March looms. Stay tuned.

Wisconsin Up To No. 2 In Latest Poll
MADISON, Wis.-
The Wisconsin men’s basketball team is ranked second in the latest Associated Press poll, released Monday afternoon. That is the highest ranking in school history.
The Badgers received 1,722, including 21 first-place votes, to place them behind Florida, who returns to the top position following North Carolina’s loss over the weekend. The Tarheels fell to fourth behind No. 3 UCLA. Kansas rounds out the top five.
The Badgers are off to a 17-1 start this season, tying the school record for best start. UW has also won 13 consecutive games, tied for the longest active streak in the country.
Wisconsin beat then-No. 5 Ohio State last Tuesday at the Kohl Center before winning at Northwestern Saturday. The Badgers are the only remaining unbeaten team in Big Ten play this season. UW hosts Purdue on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center.
In the latest ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ Poll, the Badgers moved up one spot to third. UW received two first-place votes. Florida and UCLA are ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
Click here for a complete listing of both polls.


Week 11 AP Top 25
1. Florida (43) 16-2 1,761
2. Wisconsin (21) 17-1 1,722
3. UCLA (7) 15-1 1,666
4. North Carolina (1) 15-2 1,552
5. Kansas 15-2 1,527
6. Pittsburgh 16-2 1,396
7. Ohio State 14-3 1,348
8. Texas A&M 15-2 1,310
9. Oregon 16-1 1,204
10. Alabama 14-2 1,139
11. Arizona 13-3 997
12. Oklahoma State 15-2 894
13. Air Force 17-1 786
14. Duke 14-3 758
15. Nevada 16-1 699
16. LSU 12-4 658
17. Memphis 13-3 642
18. Butler 15-2 620
19. Clemson 17-1 508
20. Notre Dame 15-2 466
21. Texas 13-3 404
22. Tennessee 13-4 295
23. Virginia Tech 13-4 250
24. Marquette 15-4 185
25. Kentucky 14-3 168
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTESWashington State 128, Maryland 81, Connecticut 71, West Virginia 21, Georgia Tech 18, Georgetown 17, Indiana 17, Boston College 17, USC 15, Syracuse 14, Creighton 13, Southern Illinois 11, Arkansas 7, New Mexico State 5, Northern Iowa 2, UNLV 2, Virginia Commonwealth 2, Old Dominion 1, Missouri State 1, Davidson 1, Gonzaga 1.
DROPPED FROM RANKINGSWest Virginia 21, Washington State 22, Connecticut 24.
Complete Rankings
Week 11 ESPN/USA Today Poll
1. Florida (23) 16-2 764
2. UCLA (6) 15-1 738
3. Wisconsin (2) 17-1 714
4. North Carolina 15-2 683
5. Kansas 15-2 631
6. Pittsburgh 16-2 590
7. Ohio State 14-3 581
8. Texas A&M 15-2 553
9. Alabama 14-2 459
10. Oregon 16-1 458
11. Air Force 17-1 448
12. Arizona 13-3 435
13. Nevada 16-1 392
14. Oklahoma State 15-2 334
15. Butler 15-2 323
16. Clemson 17-1 307
17. Duke 14-3 304
18. Memphis 13-3 264
19. LSU 12-4 226
20. Notre Dame 15-2 160
21. Washington State 15-3 100
22. Maryland 15-3 95
23. Texas 13-3 90
24. Tennessee 13-4 79
25. Virginia Tech 13-4 66
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTESConnecticut 62, Kentucky 43, West Virginia 37, Marquette 31, Syracuse 14, UNLV 13, Indiana 10, Boston College 10, USC 9, New Mexico State 8, Georgia Tech 7, Stanford 6, Southern Illinois 5, Arkansas 5, Creighton 5, Michigan State 4, Missouri State 4, Northern Iowa 3, Georgetown 2, Washington 2, Virginia Commonwealth 1.
DROPPED FROM RANKINGSWest Virginia 21, Connecticut 22, Washington 24.