shaidar9haran's Ballot for Week 3 of 2016-17
Submitted on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 8:40PM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
Banged up and shorthanded squad took Kansas to the last second and handled PSU/URI; enough to prove their meddle to me. Full Roster #1 Easy. |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
Frank Mason and Graham are definitely the best backcourt, Svi and Jackson talented on the wings, season comes down to Bragg and Azebuike |
| 3 |
Kentucky
|
All the talent in the world Malik Monk wasn't supposed to be this good of a shooter and Isaiah found a shot in the offseason. |
| 4 |
Villanova
|
Consistent, Consistent, Consistent. Might be the best coached team, still too smallbut proved they can handle size against Purdue |
| 5 |
Indiana
|
The offense might be the best in the country, and the defense is finding it's legs as it's young core grows. |
| 6 |
North Carolina
|
Will be relying on Hicks and Meeks a lot this year, but already proving they have depth at every position, can they find a shooter? |
| 7 |
Virginia
|
The dismissal of Nichols came as a shock, but I don't anticipate UVa to skip a beat defensively, they'll lack a bit of size and depth now. |
| 8 |
Arizona
|
Trier appears to be reinstated which will add talent and another warm body. |
| 9 |
Xavier
|
A relatively unimpressive 4-0 so far, but Sumner is looking like the real deal, if they get Davis back this team's thinking F4. |
| 10 |
Oregon
|
Got caught with their pants down against Baylor. Dorsey's absence was notable, but not worth 18 points. This team can't suffer mental lapses |
| 11 |
Purdue
|
Purdue played big against the defending champs, and followed that with a gutsy comeback, look like a winning team. |
| 12 |
Louisville
|
Different year, same shit. Pitino has these guys playing aggressive D and turning it into O |
| 13 |
UCLA
|
So far Lonzo Ball has breathed life into what was a predictable offense. can they get enough on D to compete? |
| 14 |
Creighton
|
Creighton might legitimately challenge Kansas in backcourt skill, a big statement win over Wisky welcomed the Jays to the national stage. |
| 15 |
Gonzaga
|
Business as usual for Gonzaga, Cal transfer Jordan Matthews has given the Zags a new dimension to their offense. |
| 16 |
Saint Mary's
|
Lots of hype coming into the season returning 5 starters, and they've lived up to it thus far have KenPom's #6 Offense. |
| 17 |
Iowa State
|
Iowa State has been impressive with Naz Long and Monte Morris running a high powered offense |
| 18 |
Wisconsin
|
The loss against Creighton exposed some flaws, they're resistant to run with fast teams and are too quick to chuck up bad shots. |
| 19 |
West Virginia
|
Press Virginia has shown up in force and the athletic defense has led to good O, they're a less talented Louisville |
| 20 |
Syracuse
|
No real challenges thus far, but the defense looks to be on point and Boeheim has the athletes he likes. |
| 21 |
Cincinnati
|
Played tough agains URI and followed the loss up with a domination of a talented PSU squad, same old Cincy maybe more offensive talent. |
| 22 |
URI
|
Talented squad played an emotional game against Cincy, proving they belong, couldn't get up for Duke the next day |
| 23 |
Michigan
|
This team looks far better than any of us expected, Derrick Walton is leading the offense to new heights |
| 24 |
Texas
|
The athletes are there for Shaka, but it's been a relatively mediocre 3-0 thus far. I'll give them another week to impress. |
| 25 |
Baylor
|
Big win against Oregon earned them a spot - Next Five: MSU, NCSU, UF, WSU, OSU |