Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Kentucky | Look like the obvious #1 at this point in the season. |
2 | Michigan State | Big win against KU and losses at the top propel them to this spot. |
3 | Maryland | Didn't do too much to impress me, but found ways to win. |
4 | Iowa State | Will probably get first real test in a few weeks against Iowa. |
5 | Kansas | Would really like to see this KU team with Diallo. |
6 | Oklahoma | Good win at Memphis, will get another good test against Winscy. |
7 | Villanova | Taking care of the teams they should be, couple of test coming up in next few games. |
8 | Indiana | Maui will be interesting with the Hoosiers. |
9 | North Carolina | Obviously a different team without Paige. |
10 | Gonzaga | Will know a lot more about the Zags after the game with Washington. |
11 | Virginia | Got to adjust to the new rules. |
12 | Arizona | Potential matchup with MSU in the Wooden Legacy. |
13 | California | No real test yet for the young and talented Bears. |
14 | Duke | The young guys have to grow up fast for the Devils. |
15 | Miami (FL) | Great coach and a veteran team. |
16 | UConn | First true test against UM on Wed. |
17 | Vanderbilt | Possible second round Maui matchup with IU. |
18 | Notre Dame | Have taken care of business in the ones they should. |
19 | Purdue | Looked good in the HOF Tourney. |
20 | Cincinnati | Bearcats are talented and Cronin is healthy. |
21 | Wichita State | See if the Shockers redeem themselves in the Advocare Invitational. |
22 | LSU | Simmons appears to be the real deal. |
23 | Xavier | Great win at UM. |
24 | Oregon | Good win against Baylor lat Monday. |
25 | Butler | Good comeback effort against Miami, no shame in that loss. |