The Villanova Wildcats moved up one spot in the AP Poll, jumping over a Kentucky team that got blown out by the new #1 Duke Blue Devils.
Villanova will face its first ranked opponent of the season this week when they host the #18 Michigan Wolverines in the Finneran Pavilion. The two faced off in the final game of the 2018 season, where Villanova won their third National Championship in runaway fashion.
Big East brethren Marquette finally got some respect, entering the poll at #24. Also receiving votes were Butler (4), St.