Houston’s Jamal Shead brings the ball up the court against Texas Southern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston’s Jamal Shead brings the ball up the court against Texas Southern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston reaches No. 1 in AP men’s basketball poll for first time since 1983

North Carolina had been No. 1 all season, but the Tar Heels lost to Iowa State and Alabama at the Phil Knight Invitational to cede the top spot to Houston.

Make some room, Phi Slama Jama. Another Houston team has reached the top of men’s college basketball.