TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Wildcats tumbled from No. 5 to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll following a home loss to unranked Washingon State Saturady.
Houston (16-1) took over the No. 1 spot from Purdue (15-1). Kansas (14-1) was second, and Alabama (13-2) and Tennessee (13-2) rounded out the top 5.
UCLA (15-2) jumped from No. 10 to No. 7.
Arizona (14-2) visits Oregon State Thursday.
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