Arizona rose one spot to No. 5 in the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday, and the Wildcats appear to be in a close battle with Tennessee for the final No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed with a week left in the regular season.
The Volunteers remained in the No. 4 spot in the AP Top 25 poll and are the West's No. 1 seed in CBS' latest bracket projection. But the Wildcats are No. 4 in the NET, Kenpom and Torvik, while ESPN projected them as the West's No. 1 pick before they beat Oregon on Saturday.Β Bracket Matrix projections collectively also rates them as the last No. 1 seed.
Meanwhile, Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy says he doesn't trust Arizona to reach its home-state Final Four.
At the top of the AP poll, Purdue flip-flopped with UConn, with the Boilermakers dropping to No. 3 and UConn edging them out by three points to take the No. 2 spot behind top-ranked Houston.
Among other UA opponents this season, Duke rose one spot to No. 9, Alabama dropped from 14th to 16th and Washington State rose from 19th to 18th.
Of the major bracket projections, ESPN has only Arizona and WSU coming out of the Pac-12 while CBS has Utah and Colorado in as two of the last teams in the field.
FWIW, this was my AP ballot.Β
Photos: No. 6 Arizona wins 103-83 over Oregon, Pac-12 men's basketball
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets two points over Oregon Ducks guard Kario Oquendo (0) during a Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) dunks the ball after a breakaway against the Oregon Ducks in a Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) takes a three-point shot during the second half of the game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) runs to the ball after Oregon Ducks guard Jadrian Tracey (22) loses possession in a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) dribbles by Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) during the first half of a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Grant Weitman (15) puts pressure on the Oregon Ducks guard Jadrian Tracey (22) during the first half of the Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Kylan Boswell (4), Pelle Larsson (3), Oumar Ballo (11), Keshad Johnson (16), and Caleb Love (2) huddle up during the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson throws his arms in celebration after he makes a 3-point shot during the Wildcats' 103-83 victory over Oregon on Saturday.
Players watch as Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) blocks a dunk attempt from Oregon Ducks guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) during a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) works around Oregon Ducks forward Mahamadou Diawara (24) to guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) in a Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to his team from the sidelines during the Pac-12 game against the Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) dunks the ball during the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) looks to pass the ball over Oregon Ducks guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) during a Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats Pelle Larsson (3) and Caleb Love (2) talk during a timeout in the Pac-12 game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) earns the Wildcats 3 points during the first half of the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Grant Weitman (15) grabs the rebound during the first half of the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball by Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) during a Pac-12 game, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) earns the Wildcats 2-points during a Pac-12 game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) passes the ball to Pelle Larsson (3) during the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) swats at the ball while he defends Oregon Ducks guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) in a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) takes a shot during the first half of the Pac-12 game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman has some words with the referee after a foul was called on the Ducks in the Pac-12 game against the Wildcats, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) tries to stop Oregon Ducks guard Jadrian Tracey (22) as he drives to the basket, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Keshad Johnson (16) prepares to shoot the ball against Oregon Ducks defenders in the Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) attempts to get by Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) to block Oregonβs Jackson Shelstad (3) from getting two-points, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) looks to pass the ball during a Pac-12 game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs head coach Tommy Lloyd has some words with the referee after a foul is called on the Wildcats in the Pac-12 game against the Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) high-fives fans after the Wildcats take a 103-83 win over the Oregon Ducks at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024. Keshad Johnson scored his 1000th career point against the Ducks.Β
Arizona guard Conrad Martinez (55) dribbles down the court in the second half of the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Oumar Ballo (11) helps Pelle Larsson (3) after he is fouled in the first half of the Pac-12 game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Grant Weitman (15) hugs head coach Tommy Lloyd after he exits the court in his senior night game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) puts his arms up to block Oregon Ducks guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) in a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) high fives Oumar Ballo (11) as he subs into the second half of the game against Oregon, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) attempts to push through three Oregon defenders on his way to the net during first half of a Pac-12 game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) wins the tip off against the Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1), McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon Ducks, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Oumar Ballo (11) greets Caleb Love (2) before the start of their final home game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Kylan Boswell (4) and the Wildcats leave the court with smiles after the 103-83 win against Oregon at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd greets Pelle Larsson (3) during the game against the Oregon Ducks at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) hugs his mother in the stands after the Wildcats beat Oregon 103-83 at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.Β Β
The five student athletes and team managers stand at center court with their families and head coach Tommy Lloyd during the Wildcats Senior Day pregame ceremony, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Grant Weitman (15) stands at center court with his family and head coach Tommy Lloyd during the Wildcats Senior Day pregame ceremony, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) stands at center court with his family and head coach Tommy Lloyd during the Wildcats Senior Day pregame ceremony, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) hugs his father at center during the Wildcats Senior Day pregame ceremony, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) stands at center court with his family and head coach Tommy Lloyd during the Wildcats Senior Day pregame ceremony, McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Oumar Ballo, left, stands at center court with his family and Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd during the UAβs Senior Day ceremony at McKale Center on March 2.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd gives a short speech after Arizona beats Oregon 103-83 in the senior night game at McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) delivers a speech to the Wildcat fans after his last game inside of the McKale Memorial Center, March 3, 2024.Β
Arizonaβs Caleb Love (2) delivers a speech to Wildcat fans after the 103-83 win over Oregon in his final game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Oumar Ballo (11)Β delivers a speech to Wildcat fans after the 103-83 win over Oregon in his final game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Grant Weitman (15)Β delivers a speech to Wildcat fans after the 103-83 win over Oregon in his final game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizonaβs Keshad Johnson (16)Β delivers a speech to Wildcat fans after the 103-83 win over Oregon in his final game at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Kenny Lofton, a former University of Arizona basketball and baseball player hugs Erika Barnes, the UofA Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics during his Ring of Honor ceremony at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Kenny Lofton, a former University of Arizona basketball and baseball player, speaks to the media before his Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Kenny Lofton, a former University of Arizona basketball and baseball player smiles with his family and Erika Barnes, the UofA Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics during his Ring of Honor ceremony at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Kenny LoftonΒ has his name raised in the University of Arizona men's basketball Ring of Honor at theΒ McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) takes practice shots before the start of the Pac-12 game against Oregon at the McKale Memorial Center, March 2, 2024. The Wildcats Senior Day will honor five student-athletes during a pregame ceremony.
VIDEO: With an introduction from coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona men's basketball seniors Grant Weitman, Keshad Johnson, Caleb Love, Oumar Ballo and Pelle Larsson speak to fans in McKale Center Saturday on Senior Day following the Wildcats' win over Oregon in the final home game of the 2023-24 season. (Courtesy Arizona Athletics)
