May 16, 2026

College Basketball Power Rankings: Ohio State Earns Top Billing


After another week of upsets near the top, the Buckeyes stand alone atop the latest power rankings. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports A lot can happen in one week. Since our last edition of college basketball power rankings, three top-five teams lost–all to teams that were outside of last week’s Top 25. Louisville’s defeat vs. Texas Tech cleared the way for yet another No. 1 team, this time in the form of Ohio State. But the Buckeyes weren’t the only ones to benefit. ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for watching! Visit Website 1. Ohio State (9-0) The Buckeyes are the latest team to assume the No. 1 spot, built on the back of a 9-0 résumé that includes wins by more than 25 points over Villanova, North Carolina and Penn State—all KenPom Top 25 teams. Not only do they pass the eye test as No. 1, but they pass analytically as well, landing comfortably…

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