Syracuse University Logofalconlover79's Ballot for Week 13 of 2016-17

Submitted on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 7:50PM EST
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1 Gonzaga University Logo Gonzaga Undefeated with a solid non-conference schedule, no doubt they deserve #1.
2 University of Kansas Logo Kansas Morgantown and Lexington are tough places to win, so credit to the Jayhawks for going 1-1 this week.
3 Villanova University Logo Villanova Nova dominated early before watching Marquette storm back for a win. Then they watched UVA dominate early before they stormed back for a win
4 Baylor University Logo Baylor Not the most convincing wins for the Bears this week, but 2 wins is better than what most teams can say.
5 University of Arizona Logo Arizona Trier makes a huge difference for this squad. Can't wait to see how they fair in Eugene.
6 University of Louisville Logo Louisville The Cardinals had a big week this week, just ask Pitt. They deserve a big bump.
7 University of Kentucky Logo Kentucky I'm not too worried about their 2 losses this week, Tennessee is an underrated group and Kansas is Kansas.
8 University of Virginia Logo Virginia Yes, they lost. But I was seriously impressed with their play at Villanova.
9 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo North Carolina It's not often that 15 point blowout doesn't cause a team to drop at all, but it was one of those weeks.
10 University of Cincinnati Logo Cincinnati The Bearcats showed some serious resolve in beating their crosstown rival, and may not lose again until the tournament.
11 University of California, Los Angeles Logo UCLA I still have faith in this team, but it could dwindle even more with a loss this week.
12 West Virginia University Logo West Virginia The Mountaineers took care of business at home, and will get a boost in the rankings because of it.
13 University of Oregon Logo Oregon Time to forget about a tough week in the rockies, a win over Arizona could change the balance of power in the Pac 12.
14 University of Maryland, College Park Logo Maryland How can you explain a jump this big? Luck? Or maybe more than half of the top 25 losing had something to do with it.
15 Florida State University Logo Florida State I almost sensed there would be a letdown after that 5-1 stretch. I've been watching Seminole basketball for too long to expect anything else
16 Butler University Logo Butler They chose a good week to lose at home to Georgetown, it won't cost them too much now.
17 University of South Carolina Logo South Carolina This team plays very well when everyone is healthy, they're easily the 2nd best team in the SEC.
18 University of Wisconsin-Madison Logo Wisconsin What an ugly game against Rutgers, they were very lucky to escape without an embarrassing loss.
19 Creighton University Logo Creighton There's no denying that this is a different squad without Mo Watson, but they're still a top tier team in the Big East.
20 Southern Methodist University Logo SMU The American is not a 1 team conference, the Mustangs are hot with a 14-1 record in the last 15. That loss was a 2 pointer @Cincinnati.
21 University of Notre Dame Logo Notre Dame It's not easy to get beat on a buzzer beater but the Irish need to bounce back quickly as they get Duke on Monday.
22 Duke University Logo Duke Some serious guts from Kennard and the Blue Devils on Saturday and they get another chance for a Big Monday win.
23 Middle Tennessee State University Logo MT Remember this team? They're playing even better this year and they've knocked off some P5 schools as well.
24 Saint Mary's College of California Logo Saint Mary's 3 more games until they get their rematch with Gonzaga, a game they desperately need.
25 Northwestern University Logo Northwestern Is this the year? After a win against Indiana, it sure looks like it. Next 5: Marquette, Purdue, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico State