{"id":36722,"date":"2026-01-19T14:17:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/ap-top-25-basketball-arizona-unanimous-no-1-for-first-time\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:18:03","slug":"82414-ap-top-25-basketball-arizona-unanimous-no-1-for-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/82414-ap-top-25-basketball-arizona-unanimous-no-1-for-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"AP top 25 basketball: Arizona unanimous No. 1 for first time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arizona basketball just achieved historic perfection<\/b>. The Wildcats became the unanimous No. 1<\/b> in the AP Top 25<\/b> for the first time ever on January 19, 2026. All 61 voters<\/b> agreed: Arizona is college basketball’s best.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Historic Achievement<\/b>: First time in program history Arizona earned unanimous No. 1 ranking<\/li>\n
  • Perfect Record<\/b>: Arizona’s 18-0 record includes two dominant wins over Arizona State and UCF<\/li>\n
  • Seven-Week Reign<\/b>: The Wildcats have held the top spot for seven consecutive weeks<\/li>\n
  • Tommy Lloyd<\/b>: Fifth-year coach has built the nation’s most dominant defensive unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Undefeated, Unstoppable, Unanimous<\/h2>\n

    The Arizona Wildcats<\/b> weren’t just ranked No. 1 this week. They were the only choice. Coach Tommy Lloyd<\/b>‘s squad earned every single first-place vote in the Associated Press Top 25 poll<\/b>, a historic moment that validates their unbeaten march through college basketball’s toughest conference. This is the first unanimous top ranking in Arizona basketball history<\/b>, marking a watershed moment for the program.<\/p>\n

    The 18-0 Wildcats<\/b> have now won seven consecutive weeks<\/b> at the nation’s summit. Their second-longest run came in 2013-2014<\/b>, which means this Arizona team is already matching legendary dustups. With five Big 12 wins<\/b> already, the consensus is clear: nobody is better than Arizona right now<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Bradley’s Clutch Performance Fuels Big 12 Dominance<\/h2>\n

    Jaden Bradley<\/b> proved why he belongs in 2026 NBA Draft<\/b> conversations with 23 points<\/b> in Arizona’s road victory over UCF<\/b>. The dynamic guard hit 9 of 10 free throws<\/b> down the stretch, showcasing the composure that separates champions from pretenders. Motiejus Krivas<\/b> anchored the paint with elite defensive presence<\/b> after Koa Peat<\/b> faced early foul trouble.<\/p>\n

    Despite Peat limiting his minutes to 20<\/b>, tying his season low, Arizona<\/b> never blinked. The team’s interior defense<\/b> remains unmatched. Multiple Arizona<\/b> scorers reached double figures, spreading the offensive load in ways that make the Wildcats nearly impossible to game-plan against in tournament time.<\/p>\n

    The AP Poll Hierarchy Takes Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Ranking<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nRecord<\/td>\nChange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nArizona Wildcats<\/b><\/td>\n18-0 (5-0 Big 12)<\/td>\nUnanimous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nIowa State Cyclones<\/td>\n16-0<\/td>\nUp 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nUConn Huskies<\/td>\n16-1<\/td>\nDown 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\nMichigan Wolverines<\/td>\n14-1<\/td>\nDown 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\nPurdue Boilermakers<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nIn Top 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    The AP Top 25<\/b> saw massive shuffling this week. Iowa State<\/b> moved up to No. 2<\/b> after securing wins against conference opponents. UConn<\/b> slipped to No. 3<\/b> despite remaining undefeated in league play. Michigan<\/b> fell two spots to No. 4<\/b> following its loss to Wisconsin<\/b>. The gap between Arizona<\/b> and the field continues widening with every convincing victory.<\/p>\n

    \n“We knew it was going to be a battle.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Tommy Lloyd<\/b>, Arizona Head Coach<\/p>\n

    Big 12 Elite Class Eyes Tournament Glory<\/h2>\n

    The Big 12 conference<\/b> has become a gauntlet, with Arizona<\/b> leading the charge. Iowa State<\/b> remains undefeated at 16-0<\/b>, ready to challenge Arizona<\/b> when these titans inevitably meet. Kansas<\/b>, Nebraska<\/b>, and other contenders are surging, creating the deepest NCAA tournament<\/b> field in years. The consensus is that multiple Big 12<\/b> teams will earn top-four seeds.<\/p>\n

    But for now, Arizona<\/b> stands alone. The Wildcats<\/b> have established themselves as the team to beat. Tommy Lloyd<\/b>‘s fourth season could define the program for a decade. With March Madness<\/b> still weeks away, Arizona<\/b> faces the burden of staying undefeated. Every game from here carries championship weight.<\/p>\n

    Can Arizona Stay Perfect in the NCAA Tournament Quest?<\/h2>\n

    The real question isn’t whether Arizona<\/b> earned this unanimous top ranking. It’s whether they can maintain it. History shows that perfect seasons<\/b> remain the rarest achievement in college sports. Jaden Bradley<\/b>, Koa Peat<\/b>, Motiejus Krivas<\/b>, and the entire Arizona<\/b> unit understand the target on their backs grows larger each week.<\/p>\n

    Cincinnati<\/b> awaits on January 21 at 9 p.m. EDT<\/b> in the next critical matchup. Iowa State<\/b> lurks in conference play. The road to San Antonio<\/b> for the Final Four<\/b> remains long, but Arizona<\/b> has proven no obstacle is too steep when you’re truly the best.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Associated Press<\/b> – Official AP Top 25 college basketball rankings for January 19, 2026<\/li>\n
    • CBS Sports<\/b> – Arizona unanimous No. 1 poll analysis and college basketball coverage<\/li>\n
    • ESPN<\/b> – Complete game statistics and tournament predictions for 2025-26 season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":36721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tommy Lloyd\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jaden Bradley\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5667938\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Motiejus Krivas\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Koa Peat\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Cincinnati\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"San Antonio\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-01-19 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