For the past 75 years, college basketball’s AP Top 25 rankings have been a staple of the sport. Since its inception in 1948, the rankings have evolved to become one of the most important tools for determining the best teams in college basketball.
The AP Top 25 rankings are determined by a panel of 65 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the United States. Each week, the panel votes on the top 25 teams in college basketball. The rankings are released every Monday throughout the regular season and are used to determine which teams will make the NCAA tournament.
The AP Top 25 rankings have seen a number of changes over the years. In the early days of the rankings, teams were ranked based solely on their win-loss record. However, in recent years, teams have been evaluated on a variety of factors such as strength of schedule, margin of victory, and quality wins. This has allowed for a more accurate representation of how good a team is compared to its peers.
The AP Top 25 rankings have also become increasingly important in recent years. With the rise of social media, fans and analysts alike have been able to follow the rankings more closely than ever before. This has made it easier for teams to gain recognition and for fans to track their favorite teams’ progress throughout the season.
As college basketball celebrates 75 years of the AP Top 25 rankings, it is clear that they have become an integral part of the sport. The rankings have evolved over time to become a more accurate representation of which teams are truly the best in college basketball. As the rankings continue to evolve, they will remain an important part of the college basketball landscape for years to come.
