Auburn and Iowa State extended their winning streaks this week to nine and 12 games, respectively, further entrenching themselves at the top of the men's college basketball power rankings as both handled top-15 opponents at home with ease -- Auburn against No.

Duke last ranked No. 2 in the 2023-24 preseason. It last ranked No. 1 in late November of the 2021-22 season, Mike Krzyzewski's last at the helm. Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball news.

Auburn claimed the program's second No. 1 ranking last week and won both its games despite playing without injured big man Johni Broome. The Tigers rolled over No. 14 Mississippi State 88-66 and survived a late comeback to beat then-No. 19 Georgia 70-68.

Auburn is back in the top spot in Monday’s KenPom update after going 2-0 in SEC play last week. The Tigers jump Duke for the No. 1 slot by creating separation in the efficiency margin category. Auburn begins the week with a +36.03 efficiency margin, Duke is No. 2 with a margin of +35.67.

Auburn has looked like one of the best basketball teams in the country this year and proved why it's currently ranked No. 1 with a decisive win over

College basketball is providing just about everything right now. There are elite rivalry wars almost every night. There were buzzer-beaters galore this past week. The product is fabulous for awhile until everyone starts spinning their finger in the air and we head to the monitor for the fourth time in 3.

Auburn men’s basketball sits atop the AP top 25 for a second straight week. It comes after ranked wins over Mississippi State and Georgia, both without All-American center Johni Broome.

College basketball tiers took shape in non-conference play when many of the top teams squared off against each other, but now that league action is underway, the grueling demands of the season truly separate the best from the rest.

There are a pair of massive top-10 showdowns this weekend in college basketball, two games that will have a sizable impact on next week's Power Rankings. The first is Tennessee's trip to Auburn on Saturday.