Louisville Men’s Basketball Soars to No. 6 in AP Top 25 Rankings

The Louisville men’s basketball team has experienced a significant rise in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, climbing to the sixth position for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season. With an undefeated record of 4-0, the Cardinals have accumulated 1,161 points, moving up from No. 12 last week. This ranking marks their highest since they occupied the fifth spot in Week 15 of the 2019-20 season.

This past week, Louisville secured two impressive victories, starting with a thrilling 96-88 win against their longtime rival, the University of Kentucky, in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass. They followed this with a commanding 106-81 triumph over Ohio, concluding a four-game home stand at the KFC Yum! Center.

The Cardinals now prepare for their first away game of the season, facing the Cincinnati Bearcats on a neutral court. This matchup is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, at 18:30 EST. The anticipation surrounding this game is palpable, as it will test Louisville’s early-season momentum against another competitive program.

Current AP Top 25 Rankings

The following is the complete Associated Press Top 25 Poll for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season:

1. Purdue
2. Houston
3. UConn
4. Arizona
5. Duke
6. Louisville
7. Michigan
8. Illinois
9. BYU
10. Florida
11. Alabama
12. Kentucky
13. Gonzaga
14. St. John’s
15. Texas Tech
16. Iowa State
17. Michigan State
18. UNC
19. UCLA
20. Tennessee
21. Arkansas
22. Auburn
23. Wisconsin
24. Kansas
25. NC State

Others receiving votes include San Diego State, Indiana, and Vanderbilt, among others.

As the season progresses, fans and analysts will be closely watching the Louisville Cardinals for their performance against Cincinnati and beyond, eager to see if they can maintain their impressive start and solidify their place among the nation’s elite teams.