Week 15 Wrap-Up: Big Wins and Ranking Shifts in College Hoops

College basketball fans had a thrilling weekend. Auburn and Alabama's intense matchup shook up the AP Poll. The top two teams faced off, and Auburn secured a 94-85 win, keeping their No. 1 spot. Johni Broome was a standout with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. Denver Jones and Miles Kelly also made significant contributions. Florida made a strong statement with an 88-67 victory over South Carolina, securing the No. 22 spot. Denzel Aberdeen led the charge with 22 points, while Thomas Haugh added 20 points and six rebounds. The Gators showed impressive teamwork and determination. Duke dominated their home game against Stanford, winning 106-70. Tyrese Proctor led the Blue Devils with 23 points, and Cooper Flagg added 19 points and six assists. This win improved Duke's season record to 22-3. Alabama, despite their loss to Auburn, still have a strong season with a 21-4 record. Mark Sears led the team with 18 points, and Grant Nelson contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Houston secured a crucial win over Arizona, 62-58, earning their 21st win of the season. Milos Uzan and LJ Cryer were key players, scoring 19 and 15 points respectively. This win boosted Houston's resume significantly. Tennessee faced a tough challenge against Vanderbilt but managed to pull off a comeback win, 81-76. Zakai Zeigler led the Vols with 22 points and eight assists. Chaz Lanier and Igor Milicic also made significant contributions. Texas A&M defeated Arkansas, 69-61, in a close game. Wade Taylor IV and Zurich Phelps were standout players, with Taylor IV scoring 18 points and nine assists. Iowa State had a strong second half against Cincinnati, winning 81-70. Curtis Jones led the Cyclones with 22 points and six rebounds, while Joshua Jefferson added 13 points and seven rebounds. Texas Tech dominated Oklahoma State, winning 93-55. JT Toppin had an outstanding performance with 32 points and 12 rebounds. Christian Anderson also contributed with 16 points and four rebounds. St. John's bounced back from a midweek loss to Villanova with a ranked win over Creighton, 79-73. RJ Luis Jr. led the Red Storm with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor also made significant contributions. The AP Poll rankings saw some notable shifts. Wisconsin and Michigan moved up, while Purdue and Michigan State dropped. Missouri and Clemson also made significant gains, while Arizona and Memphis fell. Other teams receiving votes include New Mexico, Saint Mary’s, UCLA, Creighton, Illinois, UConn, George Mason, Gonzaga, and High Point. These teams are closely watched as they could make a push for the top 25 in the coming weeks.