USA TODAY Sports Releases Week 3 Coaches Poll Rankings

The Texas A&M basketball team has had a remarkable start to their season, currently boasting a 4-0 record. This impressive run includes road victories over Ohio State and SMU within just four days, demonstrating their resilience in tight contests. Their recent triumph over Oral Roberts further solidified their strong beginning.

Up next for the team is a trip to Orlando, Florida for the ESPN Invitational Tournament, where they will face off against Penn State in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament opening-round loss. Head coach Buzz Williams and his driven squad are eager to make their mark in the tournament and avenge their defeat from the previous year.

In the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, Texas A&M climbed two spots to No. 13, highlighting their impressive start has attracted the attention of voters. They have remained undefeated heading into the ESPN Invitational Tournament, positioning themselves as a force to be reckoned with in college basketball. They are currently ranked second highest SEC program behind Tennessee at No. 8.

Several other SEC teams also feature prominently in the top 25 rankings, including Alabama at No. 22, Kentucky at No. 16, Mississippi State at No. 25, Arkansas at No. 24, Auburn at No