Men's basketball hot streaks: Biggest upcoming tests for these 11 teams - ESPN

A string of ranked upsets has upped the ante of the 2025-26 men's college basketball season.

Only one unbeaten remains: Miami (Ohio). But there are plenty of teams on hot streaks, including five with consecutive double-digit wins and another five that have won at least eight in a row. Now the question is: Which is at risk of falling next?

ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf identify the biggest upcoming tests for 11 programs, including four that are likely to cool off this weekend.

Streak: 24 wins

Miami is the last remaining undefeated team in the country, turning a MAC tournament title game loss last season into a catalyst for the current run the RedHawks are on right now. The 24-0 squad has made 38% of its 3-point attempts and 63% of its shots inside the arc, while leading the nation in scoring at 92.7 PPG — an offensive output that makes it difficult to beat. Still, next week's road battle against the same UMass squad that was down by one point with eight seconds to go in their first matchup is the most dangerous remaining game on the team's schedule. — Medcalf

Biggest upcoming test: vs. Ohio on Friday, 9 p.m., ESPN

Streak: 17 wins

Saint Louis hasn't lost since the day after Thanksgiving to Stanford on a neutral on a 3-pointer in the final seconds. The Billikens, who have won 17 in a row since that day, are ranked first in effective field goal percentage nationally and are a top-25 defensive program. They're one of America's most complete teams. But when they meet VCU at home on Feb. 20, they could be up against an opponent also on a hot streak. The Rams entered the weekend on an eight-game run and are second in offensive efficiency behind the Billikens. --Medcalf

Biggest upcoming test: vs. Loyola Chicago on