loomerr's Ballot for Week 3 of 2016-17| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Villanova
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| 2 |
Kentucky
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| 3 |
Indiana
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Defense needs to improve, but their offensive is scintillating |
| 4 |
Kansas
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Need a bit more production out of the frontcourt |
| 5 |
North Carolina
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So far so good, Maui awaits |
| 6 |
Louisville
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Looks like Pitino may have another great defense at his disposal |
| 7 |
Duke
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The injuries are piling up |
| 8 |
Virginia
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| 9 |
Arizona
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Outside shooting needs to improve, but great news may be on the way in that regard |
| 10 |
Xavier
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| 11 |
Oregon
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Odd to see an Oregon team play at such a slow pace. What's up with Casey Benson this year? |
| 12 |
Gonzaga
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| 13 |
Creighton
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| 14 |
Syracuse
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| 15 |
UCLA
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Offense has never been the issue for UCLA |
| 16 |
West Virginia
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| 17 |
Saint Mary's
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| 18 |
Wisconsin
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| 19 |
Michigan
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| 20 |
Iowa State
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| 21 |
URI
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| 22 |
Texas
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| 23 |
Baylor
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| 24 |
Miami (FL)
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| 25 |
Purdue
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