Cats return to the Top 25

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The UK men’s basketball team snuck back into the Top 25 Monday afternoon, for the first time since they dropped out on Dec. 3 following a two-loss week.

That week, the Cats made the biggest fall in the history of the AP Poll, going from No. 8 to No. 26 after losses to Notre Dame and Baylor. Now, they are back and ranked at No. 25.

Florida, UK’s opponent on Tuesday night, dropped from No. 2 to No. 7 following an 11-point loss to Arkansas on Tuesday.

Also, freshman center Nerlens Noel was named SEC Freshman of the Week Monday, the fourth straight week he has won the award.

Noel averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in two wins.