The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team continues to capture attention, earning votes even after splitting their recent matchups against Virginia teams. The Hurricanes faced a tough loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, with the game slipping away due to clutch free throws by Virginia's point guard, Chance Mallory. However, Miami bounced back with a thrilling victory over Virginia Tech, clinching the win in a heart-stopping final possession, 67-66.
In the broader ACC landscape, Duke's upset over Michigan has propelled them to the top spot in the conference. Meanwhile, Virginia holds the No. 11 position nationally, with North Carolina and Louisville rounding out the top-25.
Miami currently finds itself ranked 29th in the nation, moving up a spot from last week despite the setback against Virginia. They received 10 votes, a testament to their resilience and potential.
Here’s a look at the current AP Top 25:
- Duke (25-2)
- Arizona (25-2)
- Michigan (25-2)
- Iowa State (23-4)
- Houston (23-4)
- UConn (25-3)
- Florida (21-6)
- Purdue (22-5)
- Gonzaga (27-2)
- Illinois (22-6)
- Virginia (24-3)
- Nebraska (23-4)
- Michigan State (22-5)
- Kansas (20-7)
- St.
John's (22-5)
16.
Texas Tech (20-7)
17.
Alabama (20-7)
18.
North Carolina (21-6)
19.
BYU (20-7)
20.
Arkansas (20-7)
21.
Miami (OH) (27-0)
22.
Tennessee (20-7)
23.
Saint Louis (25-2)
24.
Louisville (20-7)
25.
Vanderbilt (21-6)
Others receiving votes include Wisconsin with 47, Saint Mary's with 30, and Miami with 10, among others. The Hurricanes are showing they have the grit and talent to make waves this season, and fans should keep an eye on their journey as they aim to climb higher in the rankings.