Plus, a look at the teams crashing the bubble, the players who fans love to hate and transfers who have upgraded their new programs.

The St. John's Red Storm, fresh off a road victory at Gampel Pavilion against Big East foe UConn last Friday night, has elevated to its highest ranking in the AP poll in 34 years.

Alabama (3, 20-3): The Tide, which won at Arkansas, were my preseason No. 1 and can make a claim to the top spot after losses by Auburn and Duke. Florida (15, 20-3): The Gators pulled off the best win ...