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Auburn and Duke lead amidst college basketball chaos, while Florida and Marquette face critical matchups ahead.

Men`s college basketball has seen a whirlwind of upsets, with 11 AP Top 25 teams suffering losses, including eight from the top 15. Despite this turmoil, Auburn remains steadfast at the top of the rankings, holding onto the number one spot. Duke follows closely behind at number two, maintaining their strong performance under coach Jon Scheyer.

Florida, ranked sixth, rebounded from a tough loss to Tennessee by defeating Vanderbilt, showcasing the talent of sophomore Alex Condon, who scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds. The Gators will need his contributions as they prepare to face Auburn`s standout Johni Broome, who recently excelled against Oklahoma with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and three steals in just 26 minutes.

Marquette, currently ranked 11th, is struggling after losses to UConn and St. John`s, and now faces a challenging road game against Creighton, who is riding an eight-game winning streak. Creighton`s Ryan Kalkbrenner recently exploded for 35 points against Providence, adding pressure to Marquette`s offense.

Texas Tech has extended its winning streak to seven games, including a notable victory at Houston despite JT Toppin`s ejection. Arizona, on a five-game winning streak, is gearing up for a rematch against Texas Tech after their earlier loss.

In the Big East, St. John`s is set to clash with UConn, who boasts the highest-scoring offense in the conference, led by Solo Ball`s impressive 25-point, 11-rebound performance against Marquette. Duke will also face Clemson, who recently lost a triple-overtime thriller to Georgia Tech, adding intrigue to their matchup.

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