Tennessee moves into No. 1 spot in the Paste BN Sports men's basketball coaches poll

An upset-filled week in men’s college basketball led to another change at the top of the Paste BN Sports coaches poll. This time, it’s Tennessee’s turn.

Three of the four teams that were getting first-place votes a week ago sustained a loss, clearing the way for the Volunteers to become the fifth different squad to hold the No. 1 ranking this season.

Tennessee, with 30 of 32 first-place votes, claim the top spot for the first time since February of 2008. They were nearly bitten by the upset bug themselves on Saturday but were able to stave off Alabama to remain unscathed in SEC play.

Duke remains No. 2, picking up a pair of first-place nods. The Blue Devils bounced back from a loss to Syracuse earlier in the week, upending previously unbeaten Virginia in a much-anticipated contest Saturday that didn’t disappoint. The Cavaliers, at No. 1 for two weeks, slip to No. 3 followed by No. 4 Gonzaga.

Michigan State, now alone atop the Big Ten standings, climbs into the top five ahead of Michigan after the Wolverines dropped two spots after suffering their first setback of the season against Wisconsin.

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Nevada, Virginia Tech, Kentucky and Kansas round out the top 10.

No. 14 Buffalo achieves a new high-water mark for the program, surpassing the No. 15 position it held earlier this season. Florida State stays in the poll at No. 23 but takes a 12-place hit after a rough week.

No. 24 Louisville and No. 25 Iowa State rejoin the top 25. Oklahoma and Indiana fall out.