Senior_Chang's Ballot for Week 3 of 2016-17| Rank | Team | Reason |
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| 1 |
Villanova
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Early in the year, this doesn't mean much. But until they are knocked down, they're good. Good win @purdue |
| 2 |
Kentucky
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Well, maybe their crushing of MSU doesn't mean that much |
| 3 |
North Carolina
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| 4 |
Indiana
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| 5 |
Kansas
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| 6 |
Duke
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This is kind of weird. Good win over a good Rhode Island team, but lost to KU, who lost to IU. High ceiiling, but injuries holding back. |
| 7 |
Virginia
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Looking really good. Bad news about Nichols, but this team is talented enough with an incredible coach. |
| 8 |
Louisville
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This team almost feels under the radar after last year not being eligible for tourney. |
| 9 |
Xavier
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Winning. Close games. But winning.. |
| 10 |
Gonzaga
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| 11 |
Baylor
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Again, it's early in the year, these are very fluid |
| 12 |
Arizona
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| 13 |
Oregon
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I think Baylor winning speaks more about Baylor being underrated than Oregon overrated. Oregon will be good. |
| 14 |
Michigan
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I know this is a big jump from unranked. But, what the hell, this team is good. Great D and big win over SMU. |
| 15 |
Creighton
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Had them at 18 in preseason poll and I was worried that could be high. But took care of Wisconsin. Could contend in the Big East. |
| 16 |
Syracuse
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| 17 |
Purdue
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lost to reigning champs, got jumped by a few teams that have looked good. Still a good team. |
| 18 |
Wisconsin
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| 19 |
Saint Mary's
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| 20 |
UCLA
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I was not sure on this team before the year. Alford hasn't necessarily done as well as he can. Looking real fine so far. |
| 21 |
West Virginia
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| 22 |
Iowa State
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Schedule so far leaves a bit to be desired. But if guard play remains stellar, lack of height may not be as critical |
| 23 |
URI
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With early polls, it's hard to rank exclusively on results, some is projections and stuff, otherwise RI could move up. Great win over Cincy. |
| 24 |
Miami (FL)
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| 25 |
Wichita State
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another under the radar team. Honorable Mentions: Florida, Maryland, UNI, Texas, Cal |