Rank | Team | Reason |
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(1) Tough loss at Butler, but to me, they are still playing like the best team in the nation |
2 |
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(2) Continuing to play well. Big 12 runs through Lawrence |
3 |
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(3) As stated above, the Big 12 runs through Lawrence, but Baylor's going to try. They had a close couple of games as well. |
4 |
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(4) On a roll |
5 |
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(5) Number 1 team in Kenpom, and they are steamrolling the SEC |
6 |
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(7) Their only loss to Oregon at Oregon. Thought about them ahead of UK, but barely held out. |
7 |
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(9) No Coach K, no problem. Grayson Allen needs to learn to control his leg reactions. |
8 |
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(6) Loss at Tech, but rebounded well against TCU. |
9 |
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(15) Hello Florida State. A 3 point loss to Temple is their only loss. Playing really well. Look out ACC. |
10 |
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11 |
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(13) Team on the rise |
12 |
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(16) Good win vs Wisconsin |
13 |
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(14) Still rolling. Only losses are to Butler and Gonzaga |
14 |
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(11) Tough loss at Purdue |
15 |
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(8) Tough OT loss at Pitt, but rebounded vs Wake |
16 |
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(20) Great win over Villanova. Need to keep it rolling. |
17 |
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(10) Tough loss at ND, but blew out GT |
18 |
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(17) Continuing to roll |
19 |
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(18) Still winning |
20 |
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(23) Staying pretty hot and their losses aren't bad |
21 |
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(19) Still winning |
22 |
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(21) Good week for ND |
23 |
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(22) Probably the only test UK will face in the SEC |
24 |
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(UR) Welcome |
25 |
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(UR) Others considered: Texas Tech, SMU, and Wichita State |