Here's a look at Katz's entire rankings after a loaded weekend of men's basketball:
1. UConn (1): The Huskies destroyed Marquette and made it known they are the best team in the country.
2. Houston (7): The Cougars will try to get to the top of the Big 12 against Iowa State on Monday.
3. Arizona (3): The Wildcats are a No. 1 seed but need to beat Wazzu this week to hold onto first in the Pac-12.
4. Purdue (2): The Boilermakers dipped Sunday after losing to the Jake Diebler-interim-coached Ohio State Buckeyes.
5. Alabama (9): The Tide is now 10-2 in the SEC and Nate Oats is doing a fantastic job.
6. Iowa State (16): Time to give the Cyclones their just attention and ranking. TJ Otzelberger is doing a sensational job.
7. Marquette (4): The Golden Eagles have to drop but let’s see if the loss at UConn was more of an anomaly.
8. Kansas (6): The Jayhawks got a much-needed road win at Oklahoma.
9. Baylor (15): The Bears are primed for a big week to stay in the Big 12 chase.
10. Tennessee (10): The Vols are keeping pace with Alabama in the SEC.
11. North Carolina (5): The Tar Heels continue to stumble a bit, losing at Syracuse.
12. Duke (11): The Blue Devils have quietly climbed into a tie in the ACC.
13. Kentucky (NR): A season-changing week for Kentucky with the home win over Ole Miss and the road win at Auburn.
14. Illinois (14): The Illini got the road win at Maryland and continue to surge.
15. Creighton (21): The Bluejays will learn where they stand this week by hosting UConn.
16. Saint Mary’s (13): The Gaels remain unblemished in the WCC.
17. Washington State (23): The Cougars have won seven in a row and are poised for a showdown with Arizona and a chance to be in first in the Pac-12.
18. San Diego State (NR): Welcome back to the Aztecs who looked the part of MWC champs in the win over New Mexico.
19. South Florida (31): The Bulls have won 11 in a row, beat FAU and are now the team to beat in the American.
20. Florida (NR): The Gators have won three in a row, including beating Auburn.
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