Top of the poll, short on titles: The hidden burden of the No. 1 spot in men’s college basketball
The No. 1 spot in the men's college basketball AP poll is usually a revolving door, and history says the top spot may not favor championship runs.source https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-12-11/top-poll-short-titles-hidden-burden-no-1-spot-mens-college-basketball