Earlier in the week, while discussing Auburn, I explained why I think the Tigers deserve their No. 1 ranking but acknowledged I also find it hard to believe they're actually the best team in the country without the injured Johni Broome.

There's a new No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll. Auburn takes the top spot after SEC rival Tennessee fell at Florida last week.

Auburn basketball could be ranked No. 1 next week, as the No. 2-ranked Tigers went 2-0 this week and No. 1 Tennessee fell to Florida on Tuesday: