Kentucky (21-8, 11-5 SEC) is up one spot to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 this week.
The Wildcats earned wins at Missisippi State and at home against Arkansas last week.
Houston remains No. 1 this week, followed by UConn and Purdue.
Kentucky plays at No. 4 Tennessee on Saturday.
Updated AP Top 25:
1. Houston
2. UConn
3. Purdue
4. Tennessee
5. Arizona
6. Iowa State
7. North Carolina
8. Marquette
9. Duke
10. Creighton
11. Baylor
12. Illinois
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