University of Houston climbs to No. 8 in AP basketball poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The University of Houston moves up to No. 8 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll after two season-opening wins. Florida retains the top spot following a victory over No. 14 Miami. Houston's recent performances included scoring 94 points in the paint in their games against La Salle and California. Joseph Duarte's voting reflects Houston's strong start, where they are considered a potential contender. The rankings saw teams like UCLA and St. John's make significant gains, while Arizona and Arkansas dropped in their standings this week.
- •Houston is now ranked No. 8 in the AP poll.
- •Florida remains at No. 1 after beating Miami.
- •UCLA and St. John's made significant gains in the poll.
- •Arizona and Arkansas dropped five spots this week.
- •Houston scored 94 points in the paint across their first two wins.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — UH moves up in latest AP basketball poll. Inside Joseph Duarte's top 25 ballot
"Here's how Chronicle staff writer Joseph Duarte voted in the first top 25 poll of the regular season.
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