Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 |
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They continue to prove themselves against a brutal schedule |
2 |
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They've proven they can beat elite competition consistently |
3 |
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Obvious talent, very well could be the best team in the country |
4 |
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The defense is elite so far and they're rolling |
5 |
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They're in a groove right now |
6 |
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They're crushing teams, good chance to prove themselves this week with Mizzou |
7 |
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Their experience showed in a big win over MSU |
8 |
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They pass the eye test for now, with big games upcoming to prove themselves |
9 |
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Tough loss to Minnesota, but still quite possibly the best Big Ten team |
10 |
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Looked suspect in beating Bradley, but the body of work is still there |
11 |
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Mostly competitive in losses to Kansas and Zaga |
12 |
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They look good, but have a lot to prove against quality competition |
13 |
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They look like they'll hold up in a brutal Big Ten |
14 |
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Almost beating Kansas is cancelled out by almost losing to UConn |
15 |
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Mixed results against good teams so far, but the high end talent is elite |
16 |
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They look really good, and a win over UNC proves it |
17 |
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A team with a lot of talent lacking a big win |
18 |
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Looking great to start Big Ten play |
19 |
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They look good in wins, but the losses stand out so far |
20 |
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They've come back strong after losing bad to a quality Penn State team |
21 |
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The best Pac-12 team |
22 |
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They've been competitive against good teams, the talent to be elite is there |
23 |
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A close loss to Creighton proves the quality of this team in my eyes |
24 |
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They've proven themselves with wins over SLU and Iowa |
25 |
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First Six Out: Ohio State, Virginia, San Diego State, UNC, Drake, Saint Louis |