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College basketball rankings: Experienced Virginia makes big jump in Top 25 And 1 after easy win vs. Arkansas

Virginia jumped to No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 after a 91-72 rout of No. 12 Arkansas, showcasing a veteran roster built for a fraction of what rivals spent.

By · Published November 9, 2026  18:06 UTC · Updated November 9, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Virginia jumped to No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 after a 91-72 rout of No. 12 Arkansas, showcasing a veteran roster built for a fraction of what rivals spent.
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Virginia returned four of its top six scorers from a 30-win team, and that experience showed Sunday at Capital One Arena. The Cavaliers made 12 three-pointers, shot 46% from the field, and led by as many as 27 points in a 91-72 win over an Arkansas squad picked to finish third in the SEC.

Thijs De Ridder, the team's best player, finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. CBS Sports noted that if a Duke player does not win ACC Player of the Year, De Ridder likely will.

Second-year coach Ryan Odom has built a top-10 team despite a roster price tag that does not rank in the top 30 nationally, according to a study by Matt Norlander and Isaac Trotter. The article explains that retaining stars costs far less than acquiring new ones through the transfer portal, giving Virginia a financial edge over ACC rivals Duke and Louisville, which outspent the Cavaliers by more than $5 million each.

Florida remains No. 1 and Duke No. 2 in the updated rankings. Tuesday night features Florida at Florida State, Duke vs. Michigan State in the Champions Classic, Illinois at Texas Tech, Kansas vs. Kentucky, and Memphis at Vanderbilt — a slate guaranteed to shuffle the rankings again by Wednesday.

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What was the final score of Virginia vs. Arkansas?

Virginia defeated Arkansas 91-72.

Why did Virginia jump in the rankings?

Virginia returned four of its top six scorers from a 30-win team and routed a top-15 Arkansas squad, demonstrating veteran cohesion and efficient offense.

How does Virginia's roster cost compare to Duke and Louisville?

Virginia's roster price tag does not rank in the top 30 nationally, while Duke and Louisville each outspent Virginia by more than $5 million this season.

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Virginia Cavaliers Arkansas Razorbacks CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 Ryan Odom Thijs De Ridder ACC basketball

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