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Key Takeaways
- The Auburn Tigers are not ranked in the AP Poll’s top-25 for week 10, but received 14 votes, an increase of 11 from the previous week.
- Auburn is set to play the Missouri Tigers on Wednesday, January 14, and will host South Carolina on Saturday, January 17.
- The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak, led by Keyshawn Hall, who has scored 30 points in back-to-back games.
- Six SEC programs are currently ranked in the top-25, with Vanderbilt being the highest ranked team at No. 10.
- Arkansas fell two spots to No. 17 after losing to Auburn 95-73.
Introduction to the AP Poll
The latest AP Poll for week 10 has been released, and the Auburn Tigers are still on the outside looking in. Despite their impressive 95-73 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Tigers only received 14 votes, leaving them just outside the top-25. As the article notes, "Auburn last week only saw three votes, this week there is an increase of 11." This increase in votes is a positive sign for the team, but they still have a ways to go to crack the top-25.
Current Rankings and Schedule
The current top-25 rankings see Arizona at the top, followed closely by Iowa State and UConn. The SEC is well-represented, with six programs currently ranked, including Vanderbilt at No. 10. Arkansas, who lost to Auburn, fell two spots to No. 17. The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak as they take on the Missouri Tigers on Wednesday, January 14, at 6 PM CST on ESPN2. As the article states, "Auburn is slightly favored in by both ESPN and KenPom." The Tigers will then host South Carolina on Saturday, January 17, at 5 PM CST on the SEC Network.
Team Performance and Outlook
The Tigers will be looking to ride the hot hand of Keyshawn Hall, who is coming off back-to-back 30-point games. Hall’s impressive performance has been a key factor in the team’s recent success, and they will need him to continue playing at a high level if they hope to make a push for the top-25. As the article notes, the Tigers will be looking to "continue to find wins in conference play." With their upcoming games against Missouri and South Carolina, the Tigers have a great opportunity to build on their momentum and make a case for a spot in the top-25.
SEC Representation
The SEC is well-represented in the current top-25 rankings, with six programs currently ranked. Vanderbilt is the highest ranked team at No. 10, followed by Arkansas at No. 17, Alabama at No. 18, Florida at No. 19, Georgia at No. 21, and Tennessee at No. 24. The SEC is known for being one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, and the fact that six teams are currently ranked is a testament to the strength of the conference. As the article states, "Six SEC programs currently sit in the top-25 with Vanderbilt being the highest ranked team at No. 10."
Conclusion and Future Outlook
In conclusion, the Auburn Tigers are still on the outside looking in when it comes to the AP Poll’s top-25. However, with their recent win over Arkansas and the increase in votes, they are certainly trending in the right direction. The team will look to continue their winning streak, led by Keyshawn Hall, as they take on Missouri and South Carolina in their upcoming games. As the article notes, "The Tigers will be looking to ride the hot hand of Keyshawn Hall, who is coming off back-to-back 30-point games, and continue to find wins in conference play." With their tough schedule and strong team performance, the Tigers have a great opportunity to make a push for the top-25 and make some noise in the SEC.
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