shaidar9haran's Ballot for Week 10 of 2016-17
Submitted on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 11:42PM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Baylor
|
Wow, an unreal rise from no votes to #1, test @WVU on Tuesday. Motley and Acuil make up the most efficient front court in the nation. |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
Kansas's rotation is going to catch up to them eventually, going small and underplaying Bragg is very unlike Self, the guards will wear out |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
Villanova bounced back from the loss, regained KenPom's #1 Offense, only complaint is with such talent they rely too heavily on Hart's Usage |
| 4 |
Gonzaga
|
There's a real chance of the Zag's going undefeated, Sat's game vs. SMU is one of only 3 times KP has their win% at under 89% (@BYU, @SMU) |
| 5 |
UCLA
|
The lack of defense (76th in KP) is starting to become a legit concern, so is the shot selection of Hamilton and Holiday. |
| 6 |
Kentucky
|
The backcourt is insane, the pace is unfathomable, this is the most fun team in the country to watch, too bad they have no competition. |
| 7 |
Duke
|
The loss of Jefferson for an extended period would be a death-blow: duke's captian/vocal leader, best defender, and avg. a double double... |
| 8 |
West Virginia
|
WVU plays the new #1 Baylor at home, look for the TO battle to decide it, WVU forces the most turnovers; protects the ball at 6th best rate. |
| 9 |
Creighton
|
Creighton bounced back with two strong wins, their shooting remains elite, but they should be concerned with OReb% (303rd Nationally) |
| 10 |
Florida State
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FSU won by 15 while only getting 20 combined from XRM, Bacon, and Isaac... Ojo and Company are a more than capable depth. |
| 11 |
North Carolina
|
NCState was punished for delaying the game, Justin Jackson taking 29% of UNC's shots is concerning for his shooting ability though. |
| 12 |
Purdue
|
Beating Wisconsin was not only an impressive victory, but allowed the B10 to remain an interesting two team race down the stretch |
| 13 |
Butler
|
Butler continues to excel at nothing, but is good at everything... except offensive rebounding (249 Nationally) |
| 14 |
Virginia
|
Back to back losses exposed some flaws, namely a lack of a go to guard and inability to get to the line (343rd Nationally in FTA/FGA) |
| 15 |
Louisville
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The defense is elite (#1), but unless they can learn to shoot (200+ in eFG, 2PT, 3PT, FT) they'll lose games to the likes of ND and UVa |
| 16 |
Arizona
|
Arizona has been exceptional considering their short rotation, the freshman play strong, all getting to the line at an elite rate |
| 17 |
Wisconsin
|
Wisconsin got out muscled and out ran all game against Purdue, Happ, Hayes, and Brown aren't strong enough to battle and get to the line. |
| 18 |
Oregon
|
The blocks are still there, but something is missing thats keeping this D from being as elitely efficient as last years team, still 4-0... |
| 19 |
Xavier
|
Myles Davis is about to return to a squad that is already loaded. smallball with Davis, Bluiett, Sumner, Macura, and Gaston... lookout |
| 20 |
Notre Dame
|
Notre Dame owns one of the weirdest stat quirks... #1 in FT% Off., and #351 in FT% Def. someone check the hoops in South Bend... |
| 21 |
Cincinnati
|
It's a good thing this team is terrible at getting to the line (278th), because they suck at shooting them anyways (305th). I <3 Washington |
| 22 |
Florida
|
Feb 4. Kentucky comes to Gainesville, very likely both teams are undefeated in conference to that point. |
| 23 |
Saint Mary's
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They will remain in the 20s until they lose, a national POY contender in Jock Landale, but no signature wins. Gonzaga looms.... |
| 24 |
Minnesota
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Minnesota is top 5 in RPI at the moment and tied for the B10 lead. They protect the ball and get to the line at top 15 rates. |
| 25 |
Kansas State
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Next 5: Indiana, Clemson, Iowa St., SMU, South Carolina |