UCLA jumps into top 10 of men's AP Top 25 basketball poll as Florida, Duke, Illini lead the rankings

UCLA climbed into the top 10 in the first regular-season AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the season on Monday while Florida remained No. 1 and the top four were unchanged.The Gators, who began the season with wins over then-No. 14 Miami and Jacksonville, earned six more first place-votes and had 53 of the 60 from a national media panel. Duke earned the other seven first-place votes, Illinois held down No. 3 in the poll, and UConn was fourth after winning an NCAA championship game rematch with then-No. 16 Michigan on Friday night.Next up for the Gators is a rivalry game against Florida State.“I talked to the guys about Tuesday night. We're going into enemy territory as the No. 1 team in America,” Florida coach Todd Golden said. “We're going to get their best shot, and they're going to be well-prepared, and we have to bring our best effort.”Michigan State rounded out the top five Monday, taking the place of Arizona, which lost its opener to the Bruins a week ago.The former Pac