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Josh Hart's stellar performance against the Irish helped strengthen both Villanova's spot at #1 and his own NPOY campaign. |
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The Jayhawks' guard play remains exemplary as they rolled through the week. |
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On top of Kennard and Allen's dazzling starts, two of their three star freshmen are finally healthy; Duke somehow still has room to improve. |
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The Bruins topped off their impressive win in Lexington with a beatdown over the fringe top-25 Michigan Wolverines. |
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Despite Markelle Fultz's best efforts, former Husky Nigel Williams-Goss ensured his former team never stood a chance. |
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Creighton's brilliant offense guided the Bluejays through Lincoln without a scratch. |
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The Badgers similarly impressed in a road trip against their in-state rival. |
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Whether it's a persistent post-Bloomington hangover or Joel Berry's absence, the Tarheels have been struggling at home. |
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UT Arlington isn't a bad team (#57 on KenPom), but that's no excuse for the Gaels to be thoroughly outplayed at home. |
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The Shockers rode a stingy defense over the Sooners in a not-so neutral site game in Oklahoma City. |
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The Irish showed their worth in a losing effort where the final score doesn't tell the whole story. |
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Xavier continues to struggle with a loss at Colorado and difficulties knocking out a pesky Utes team at home. |
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Butler had a week to remember and to forget, combining a road loss against a bad Indiana State team and a solid home win against Cincinnati. |
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Oregon's preseason potential remains untapped. |
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The Seminoles capped off a week of dominating inferior opponents with a thrilling victory in Tallahassee against their in-state rivals. |
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Things may not have gone as Gator fans hoped, but there's no shame in competitive losses against Duke in Manhattan and at Florida State. |