College basketball: top 10 men’s teams in the latest power rankings

We are witnessing one of the most compelling college basketball seasons in over a decade. The talent level is off the charts, fueled by a historic freshman class and an NIL landscape that keeps stars on campus longer. As the race for top seeds heats up, the latest rankings from Fox Sports analyst Casey Jacobsen highlight the movers and shakers. Here is a look at the top 10 teams dominating the hardwood this week.

10) Gonzaga Bulldogs

Jan 24, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Tyon Grant-Foster (7) celebrates a three-pinter against the San Francisco Dons in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 68-66. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Stat line: Record: 21-1. Previously ranked: 11​
Gonzaga remains a winning machine, but the loss of forward Braden Huff for the next two months casts a shadow over their title hopes. They managed to scrape by San Francisco in a tight two-point win, proving they can still grind out victories in the WCC. However, without their second-leading scorer, their margin for error just got razor-thin.​

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9) BYU Cougars

Jan 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) celebrates with guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half against the Utah Utes at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Stat line: Record: 17-2. Previously ranked: 9​
BYU bounced back with a vengeance, sweeping their in-state rival Utah behind a legendary performance from AJ Dybantsa. The freshman phenom dropped 43 points in a display that fans will talk about for years. With Rob Wright III also averaging 22 points in conference play, the Cougars boast one of the most lethal backcourt duos in the nation.​

8) Michigan State Spartans

Dec 16, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denham Wojcik (10) passes the ball around Toledo Rockets center Austin Parks (25) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn…

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Publish date : 2026-01-26 07:43:00

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