CJ29DJ's Ballot for Week 14 of 2016-17| Rank | Team | Reason |
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| 1 |
Gonzaga
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The unblemished record speaks for itself. They rank top-20 in the nation in FG%, AST/TOV Ratio, PPG, Opp PPG, & REB/GM. |
| 2 |
Villanova
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| 3 |
Louisville
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Although not playing anybody notable lately, they're crushing teams by 33.75 ppg in their last 4 wins. |
| 4 |
Kansas
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Despite KU's recent stretch of wins over top-25 opponents, their weakness showed vs. ISU. Their free-throw shooting is worrisome. |
| 5 |
Arizona
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This team is better than their last showing. Despite the crushing defeat, Zona have a strong squad capable of beating anybody. |
| 6 |
Virginia
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| 7 |
Oregon
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The Ducks showed up in a big way vs. AZ, shooting over 60% from the field and making 16 threes. This team's ceiling was on display. |
| 8 |
UCLA
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| 9 |
Wisconsin
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Sconnie have won the games they should win and play suffocating defense. Problem is, this team can have a tough time scoring. |
| 10 |
Baylor
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The flames are flickering out: after a hot start, the Bears are 2-2 in last 4 games (+/-0 MoV) & have posted a 3.6 MoV avg. in Big XII play. |
| 11 |
Cincinnati
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| 12 |
North Carolina
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| 13 |
Florida
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The Gators are on a tear right now, winning 4-straight games by an average margin of 32 ppg, including a 22-point pounding of Kentucky. |
| 14 |
Florida State
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| 15 |
West Virginia
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It seems as if this team thrives more when they're underdogs than when favorites. |
| 16 |
Kentucky
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Purdue
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| 18 |
Maryland
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| 19 |
Duke
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| 20 |
South Carolina
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Being a team in one of the weakest power conferences, it'll take more than what the Gamecocks have done to impress me enough to move up. |
| 21 |
Saint Mary's
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| 22 |
Butler
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| 23 |
USC
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I can't say I am sold on this Trojan team but they have a nice string of wins lately, including a win vs. UCLA, and have a solid record |
| 24 |
Wichita State
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| 25 |
Creighton
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Next 5: NORTHWESTERN, SMU, XAVIER, KANSAS STATE, OKLAHOMA STATE |