The 19-2 UC Bearcats jumped five spots to a season-best No. 14 in the latest USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll, while crosstown rival Xavier checked in at a season-worst No. 25.
Gonzaga, Kansas, Baylor, Villanova and Arizona are the top 5 teams in the poll, with Kentucky and Louisville right behind them at Nos. 6 and 7.
In the AP Top 25, UC is also No. 14, while Xavier dropped to the second team among others receiving votes. UK ranks No. 8 in that poll.
In the Daily RPI, Xavier still ranks slightly ahead of UC, with the Musketeers at No.