Where is Kentucky basketball in final AP Top 25 and USA TODAY Coaches Poll?

​The Kentucky Wildcats concluded the 2024–25 men’s basketball season ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Poll and No. 14 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. This marks a significant improvement from their pre-NCAA Tournament positions of No. 18 and No. 21, respectively. ​A Sea Of Blue

Under the leadership of first-year head coach Mark Pope, the Wildcats achieved a 24–12 overall record and a 10–8 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. Their season was highlighted by a run to the Sweet 16, the program’s first appearance at that stage since 2019. Notably, Kentucky secured four victories over top-10 teams, including a win against the eventual national champions, the Florida Gators. ​chatsports.comA Sea Of Blue

The final AP Top 25 Poll positioned Kentucky between St. John’s at No. 11 and Brigham Young University (BYU) at No. 13. The top six teams in the AP Poll were dominated by SEC programs, with Florida at No. 1, followed by Houston, Duke, Auburn, Tennessee, and Alabama. ​AP News+2On3+2CBSSports.com+2

In the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, Kentucky’s No. 14 ranking placed them behind Arizona at No. 13 and ahead of BYU at No. 15. The SEC’s strong presence was evident, with Florida leading the poll, followed by Houston, Duke, Auburn, Tennessee, and Alabama rounding out the top six. ​On3

The SEC’s overall performance was impressive, with eight teams finishing in the Top 25 of both polls, underscoring the conference’s competitiveness during the season. ​On3

For a comprehensive view of the final AP Top 25 rankings, please refer to the standings below:​