For the first time ever, the Villanova Wildcats are the No. 1 team in the Associated Press poll.
Receiving 32 votes, 'Nova tops the charts in this week's AP Top 25, edging out the Maryland Terrapins, Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes, all of whom received at least seven first place votes. Kansas and Virginia also received first place votes in this week's poll, showcasing the diverse nature of college basketball at this moment in time.
The Xavier Musketeers join Villanova in the Top 5, ranking No. 5 this week after bumping up from the No.