FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ men’s basketball team rose one spot in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.
The Razorbacks, who are 2-0 following wins over North Dakota State and Fordham last week, are No. 9 in the updated rankings released Monday. It is Arkansas’ highest ranking in the poll since it was No. 8 on March 8, 2021.
The Razorbacks defeated the Bison 76-58 last Monday and the Rams 74-48 last Friday. They forced 44 turnovers in the two games, including 30 against Fordham.
Wichita State transfer Ricky Council last week averaged 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals for Arkansas, which returns to play Wednesday against South Dakota State.
It will be the Razorbacks’ final game before playing three games at the Maui Invitational on Nov. 21-23.
Missouri transfer forward Trevon Brazile added 14.5 points and 10 rebounds in Arkansas’ first two games, and junior guard Davonte Davis contributed 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals.
Other SEC teams in the poll include Kentucky (4), Auburn (12), Alabama (18), Tennessee (22) and Texas A&M (24).