Virginia men’s basketball entered the AP Top 25 for the first time since December 18, 2023 in this week’s edition of the poll, clocking in at #21. The ‘Hoos have won eight consecutive games in ACC play following Saturday’s 80-76 victory at Florida State and hold sole possession of second place in the conference with a 10-3 overall record.
NEW AP POLL!
1. UConn
2. Purdue
3. Houston
4. Marquette
5. Arizona
6. Kansas
7. North Carolina
8. Tennessee
9. Duke
10. Iowa State— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) February 12, 2024How the Cavaliers regained their ranking
Following a midseason swoon during the university’s winter break which saw UVA lose four of six games — all road losses by at least 16 points — the outlook for Virginia’s chances to even make the NCAA Tournament seemed grim.