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Florida Gators Surge to No. 7 in AP Top 25

The college basketball landscape saw significant shifts in the latest rankings and game results. The Florida Gators, under head coach Todd Golden, have made a remarkable start to the season, moving up to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 and No. 6 in the Coaches Poll. This rise is fueled by their dominant performance, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the Gators have started the season 10-0, with each win coming by double digits.

In their latest outing, Florida trounced Arizona State 83-66 at the 2024 Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta. This victory highlights the team's strong form, with players like Walter Clayton Jr. contributing significantly, including making five 3-pointers in the game against Arizona State.

Tennessee remains at the top of the rankings with a perfect 10-0 record, followed closely by Auburn and Iowa State. Other notable teams include Kentucky, Duke, and Alabama, all of whom are performing strongly in the early stages of the season.

In other notable games, Illinois beat No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80, with Kasparas Jakucionis scoring a career-high 24 points and Tre White adding 23 points. Arkansas also pulled off an upset over Michigan, with B. Fland scoring 20 points and 7 assists.

Top Performers:
- Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois): 24 points, 6 rebounds
- Tre White (Illinois): 23 points
- B. Fland (Arkansas): 20 points, 7 assists
- Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida): 5 3-pointers against Arizona State

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