Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and Purdue guard Jack Benter (14) celebrated during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Houston guard Milos Uzan (7), guard Kingston Flemings (4) and center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Towson Tigers in Houston, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The first regular-season AP Top 25 is typically an overhaul from the preseason poll as voters get a better sense how good teams might actually be.

This season certainly is no different.

Houston was No. 1 in the poll released Monday, swapping spots with Purdue by earning three more points overall. The Cougars received 18 first-

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