Louisville Men's Basketball Stays Put in Week 10 of AP Top 25

The Cardinals split their two games this past week.
Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles against Boston College Eagles guard Donald Hand Jr. (13) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center.  Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Jan 10, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles against Boston College Eagles guard Donald Hand Jr. (13) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images | Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program once again had an imperfect week, but they are still holding onto a spot in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

The Cardinals (12-4, 2-2 ACC) garnered 336 points in week 10 of the AP Top 25, maintaining their place at the No. 20 spot in the poll. Louisville has been ranked in every poll so far this season, peaking as high as No. 6 overall.

Louisville hasn't exactly played their best basketball as of late. The Cardinals started the season at 9-1, but had lost three of their last five heading into this past Saturday. Fortunately, they were able to get back on the right track in their previous time out, earning a 74-60 comeback win against Boston College.

Next up, Louisville caps off their three-game home stand with a ranked matchup against Virginia. Tip-off against the Cavaliers is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Full Associated Press Top 25 Poll (2025-26 Week 10)

*Points in parenthesis - first place votes

1. Arizona (1,524 - 60)
2. Iowa State (1,448 - 1)
3. UConn (1,358)
4. Michigan (1,300)
5. Purdue (1,253)
6. Duke (1,237)
7. Houston (1,130)
8. Nebraska (1,056)
9. Gonzaga (1,050)
10. Vanderbilt (1,035)
11. BYU (1,013)
12. Michigan State (865)
13. Illinois (778)
14. North Carolina (659)
15. Texas Tech (609)
16. Virginia (515)
17. Arkansas (492)
18. Alabama (470)
19. Florida (349)
20. Louisville (336)
21. Georgia (227)
22. Clemson (218)
23. Utah State (161)
24. Tennessee (140)
25. Seton Hall (136)

Others receiving votes:

Saint Louis 92, Kansas 60, Iowa 58, Miami (Ohio) 49, Villanova 40, Wisconsin 37, Miami 30, Texas A&M 23, UCF 18, Saint Mary's 17, SMU 15, Auburn 14, George Mason 8, NC State 3, Southern Cal 1, St. John's 1.

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McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic