And since we're in a giving mood, let's look at one thing each top-25 team needs in the second half of the 2024-25 season. Johni Broome to stay healthy. There hasn't been a more dominant team in college basketball this season -- Auburn is putting up historic efficiency numbers through the first two months.

Tennessee stayed at No. 2 in this week’s ESPN college basketball power rankings. The Vols came in behind No. 1 Auburn and was one of five SEC teams ranked No. 8 or higher. Alabama was ranked No. 5, Florida came in at No.

Florida basketball is off to a torrid start to the 2024-25 campaign having won its first dozen games — and nearly all of them coming in convincing style. As a result, the Gators have climbed up the polls and rankings into the upper echelon of the sport this season.