Bruce Pearl of Auburn is currently ranked first among coaches, successfully leading the Tigers to three consecutive wins despite the injury of star player Johni Broome and off-court challenges, keeping Auburn at the top of the league.

In second place is Jon Scheyer of Duke, who has effectively built a national title contender around talented freshmen and impactful transfers, including standout Cooper Flagg.

Darian DeVries of West Virginia ranks third for transforming a previously struggling program into a top-25 team, achieving significant victories even without his star son, Tucker DeVries.

Todd Golden of Florida holds the fourth spot, guiding the Gators to a strong start amid a Title IX investigation related to allegations against him.

Fifth place is occupied by Dennis Gates of Missouri, who has revitalized the program after a challenging previous season, highlighted by a key win over Kansas.

Tom Izzo of Michigan State is ranked sixth, leading his team to a top-10 ranking and an impressive 11-game winning streak after facing struggles in recent seasons.

Pat Kelsey of Louisville is seventh, credited with revitalizing the program and leading a nine-game winning streak following a poor previous season.

Brad Underwood of Illinois ranks eighth, successfully rebuilding a competitive team despite the loss of key players from the previous year.

T.J. Otzelberger of Iowa State is ninth, continuing to elevate the program with strong performances and a potential title run.

Mark Pope of Kentucky is tenth, winning over fans with a team-first approach and significant victories, establishing a successful first season.

Chris Jans of Mississippi State, ranked eleventh, has led the Bulldogs to consecutive NCAA tournaments and a top-15 ranking despite low preseason expectations.

Penny Hardaway of Memphis is twelfth, overcoming a tumultuous previous season to bring the team back into the top 25 with significant wins.