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Saint Louis Unanimous No. 1 in College Basketball Poll
10 Nov
Summary
- Saint Louis Billikens are the unanimous No. 1 team.
- Memphis Tigers jumped from No. 25 to No. 4 in rankings.
- Top teams show significant movement after early season games.
The Saint Louis Billikens have ascended to the unanimous No. 1 position in the latest college basketball rankings. The team secured two victories last week, including a decisive win against Lehigh and a notable triumph over Missouri at the Enterprise Center. Averaging 91 points per game, the Billikens feature six players scoring in double figures, led by Quentin Jones and Amari McCottry.
Memphis, under Penny Hardaway, has experienced a dramatic rise, moving from No. 25 to No. 4. Their strong start includes an 80-76 victory over Iowa State and an 89-88 win against VCU. Transfer Jayden Reid has been a standout performer for Memphis, averaging 29 points per game.
High Point rounds out the top five, improving from seventh in the preseason poll. Nevada follows closely after an overtime win against Saint Mary's. The rankings reflect considerable shifts among top collegiate basketball programs early in the season.
