TheBaconDrinker's Ballot for Week 10 of 2017-18| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Villanova
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Came back after a loss @Butler very well, shows the resilience of this program |
| 2 |
West Virginia
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After a victory against Trae Young and the Sooners, WVU shows that they are currently the best team in the Big 12 |
| 3 |
Virginia
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There's that staple win I was looking for last week. Holding UNC under 50 is an incredible feat, and their only loss (WVU) looks really good |
| 4 |
Michigan State
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Even after getting blown out @OSU, MSU is still the favorite to win the Big Ten |
| 5 |
Duke
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Have 3 wins against Kenpom top 50 opponents, yet their two losses are to sub-50 opponents. |
| 6 |
Purdue
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One of the more complete teams this year, Purdue is probably the only other contender for the Big Ten title against MSU. |
| 7 |
Oklahoma
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Even after a loss @WVU, Oklahoma is a big threat to win the Big 12 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
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Only loss to a really good Seton Hall team, winning @Kansas is a huge deal. |
| 9 |
Xavier
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Still one of the more consistent teams in the Big East, even after a loss @Providence. |
| 10 |
Wichita State
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I don't like ranking WSU this high, but they remained solid in a week where 15 ranked teams lost. |
| 11 |
Seton Hall
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Top of the Big East, they'd be higher if it wasn't for losses against Rhode Island and Rutgers |
| 12 |
Arizona
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First loss since the disaster that was the Battle 4 Atlantis came @Colorado, a team who was coming off hot against ASU. |
| 13 |
Arizona State
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While they were on a 2 game skid, they were both away, and they have great wins @Kansas and vs. Xavier. |
| 14 |
Cincinnati
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These next 3 stayed solid in a crazy week, so while others fell, they moved up |
| 15 |
Gonzaga
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| 16 |
Auburn
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| 17 |
Kansas
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Two losses at home doesn't look good, even if they were ranked opponents. However, they bounced back w/ a win @TCU |
| 18 |
TCU
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Only losses vs. Oklahoma and Kansas, however, they still don't have a signature win. |
| 19 |
Clemson
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Remaining solid atop the ACC. |
| 20 |
Miami (FL)
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| 21 |
Florida State
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A close win against UNC helps them, but a loss @Miami (FL) hurts |
| 22 |
Tennessee
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| 23 |
Kentucky
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| 24 |
North Carolina
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| 25 |
Texas A&M
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Also Considered: Creighton, Arkansas, Ohio State, Michigan, Butler |