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Santa Clara Men's Basketball Cracks Top Five in Other Top 25 Ranking
The Broncos have sole possession of first place in the WCC standings and are now ranked 5th in the latest Other Top 25 poll.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Santa Clara men's basketball team has moved up five spots in this week's Other Top 25 ranking, climbing from No. 10 to No. 5. This marks the first time this season the Broncos have cracked the top five. Santa Clara is 21-5 overall and 12-1 in the West Coast Conference, holding a half-game lead over Gonzaga and 1.5 games ahead of Saint Mary's.
Why it matters
Santa Clara's rise into the top five of the Other Top 25 ranking is a significant milestone for the program, as they continue to establish themselves as one of the top mid-major teams in the country. Their strong conference record and impressive NET, KenPom, and Torvik rankings suggest they could be in line for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid if they don't win the WCC tournament.
The details
The Broncos are 35th in BartTorvik, 38th in KenPom, and 41st in the NET. They have won eight games in a row and sit 21st in Torvik during this streak. Head coach Herb Sendek has led Santa Clara to a 21-5 record so far this season, including a 12-1 mark in WCC play.
- Santa Clara moved up from No. 10 to No. 5 in this week's Other Top 25 ranking.
The players
Herb Sendek
The head coach of the Santa Clara men's basketball team.
Santa Clara Broncos
The men's basketball team at Santa Clara University, who are currently in sole possession of first place in the West Coast Conference standings.
The takeaway
Santa Clara's rise into the top five of the Other Top 25 ranking is a testament to the program's consistent success this season. If the Broncos can maintain their strong conference record and continue to climb in the national rankings, they could be in line for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid, which would be a significant achievement for the mid-major program.
