The Kansas Jayhawks remain the undisputed kings of college basketball, holding onto the No. 1 spot in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Jayhawks, who have now spent a record 20 consecutive weeks at No. 1, have looked unstoppable this season, posting a perfect 20-0 record and outscoring their opponents by an average margin of 20 points per game.
Trailing Kansas in the poll are two teams that have also been playing at a high level this season: the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers. Gonzaga, which was ranked No. 2 in the previous poll, moved up to No. 2 this week, while Auburn, which was ranked No. 6, jumped up to No. 3. Both teams have impressive records this season, with Gonzaga sitting at 18-2 and Auburn at 17-2.
While Kansas has been the clear No. 1 team in the country all season long, there are a number of teams that are capable of challenging the Jayhawks for the top spot. Gonzaga and Auburn are two of those teams, and they will both have a chance to test their mettle against Kansas in the coming weeks. Gonzaga will host Kansas on February 25th, while Auburn will host Kansas on March 4th.
The NCAA Tournament is still a few months away, but the race for the National Championship is already heating up. Kansas is the clear favorite to win it all, but there are a number of teams that are capable of challenging the Jayhawks. The NCAA Tournament is always full of surprises, so it's impossible to predict who will win it all. But one thing is for sure: it's going to be a lot of fun to watch.