UNC basketball ’s strong start to December vaulted the Tar Heels up national polls and the NET rankings.

Arizona (8-0) moved up one spot to the top of this week’s Associated Press men’s basketball Top 25, marking the first time the Wildcats have been No. 1 since December 2023.

Continuing her terrific start to the season, sophomore center Ava Heiden dominated in the Hawkeyes ' win over the Scarlet Knights, scoring 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field along with five...