Men's basketball team from Arizona made its debut in the Top 25 Associated Press rankings for the first time since December 31 December 2007, and returned to the ESPN / USA Today poll of coaches.
Head coach Sean Miller Wildcats are now ranked No. 21 in AP and No. 22 in the coaches poll.
The quick jump in the rankings comes after Arizona (18-4, 7-2 Pacific-10 Conference) swept southern California this weekend schools.
They were helped to 17 teams in last week's ESPN / USA Today Coaches Poll recorded a loss of at least last week.
Arizona is now tied for the lead after the Washington conference No. 17 has lost its only game this weekend against Washington State.
