CLEMSON -- Fresh off a 77-71 win over then No. 2-ranked Duke on Saturday, the Clemson Tigers (19-5, 11-2) made a return to this week's Associated Press Poll.

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Monday's updated poll billed the Tigers at No. 23. Clemson closed last week at No. 26 in 'others receiving votes.'

The Tigers are preparing to face North Carolina (14-10, 7-5) tonight in Littlejohn Coliseum. The game is set for a 7 p.m. ET tip and will air on ESPN.

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UPDATED COLLEGE BASKETBALL AP POLL (Released Monday, February 10)

1. Auburn

2. Alabama

3. Florida

3. Duke

5. Tennessee

6. Houston

7. Purdue

8. Texas A&M

9. St. John's

10. Iowa State

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11. Michigan State

12. Texas Tech

13. Arizona

14. Memphis

15. Kentucky

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16. Wisconsin

17. Kansas

18. Marquette

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19. Ole Miss

20. Michigan

21. Missouri

22. Mississippi State

23. CLEMSON

24. Creighton

25. Maryland

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: UCLA 123, UConn 106, Illinois 59, Louisville 53, New Mexico 40, Drake 21, Saint Mary's 20, Utah St. 8, George Mason 7, Gonzaga 5.

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