Baylor Bears Ranked No. 5 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll
Baylor head coach Scott Drew and the Bears are currently ranked No. 5 in the nation in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll released on Monday, Nov. 14.
The Bears own a 3-0 record thus far this season, with the team garnering blowout wins over Mississippi Valley State, Norfolk State and Northern Colorado.
Baylor’s win against Northern Colorado came on Monday night after the rankings were released.
Up next for Baylor is its first real test of the season – a marquee matchup in Las Vegas against No. 16 Virginia on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Central Time on ESPN2.
The complete AP top 25 college basketball rankings include:
No. 1: North Carolina (2-0); Atlantic Coast.
No. 2: Gonzaga (2-0); West Coast.
No. 3: Houston (2-0); American Athletic.
No. 4: Kentucky (2-0); Southeastern.
No. 5: Baylor (2-0); Big 12.
No. 6: Kansas (2-0); Big 12.
No. 7: Duke (2-0); Atlantic Coast.
No. 8: UCLA (2-0); Pacific 12.
No. 9: Arkansas (2-0); Southeastern.
No. 10: Creighton (2-0); Big East.
No. 11: Texas (2-0); Big 12.
No. 12: Indiana (2-0); Big Ten.
No. 13: Auburn (2-0); Southeastern.
No. 14: Arizona (2-0); Pacific 12.
No. 15: TCU (2-0); Big 12.
No. 16: Virginia (2-0); Atlantic Coast.
No. 17: San Diego State (2-0); Mountain West.
No. 18: Alabama (2-0); Southeastern.
No. 19: Illinois (2-0); Big Ten.
No. 20: Michigan (2-0); Big Ten.
No. 21: Dayton (2-0); Atlantic 10.
No. 22: Tennessee (1-1); Southeastern.
No. 23: Texas Tech (2-0); Big 12.
No. 24: Texas A&M (2-0); Southeastern.
No. 25: UConn (2-0); Big East.
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com