Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Gonzaga | The unblemished record speaks for itself. They rank top-20 in the nation in FG%, AST/TOV Ratio, PPG, Opp PPG, & REB/GM. |
2 | Villanova | |
3 | Louisville | Although not playing anybody notable lately, they're crushing teams by 33.75 ppg in their last 4 wins. |
4 | Kansas | Despite KU's recent stretch of wins over top-25 opponents, their weakness showed vs. ISU. Their free-throw shooting is worrisome. |
5 | Arizona | This team is better than their last showing. Despite the crushing defeat, Zona have a strong squad capable of beating anybody. |
6 | Virginia | |
7 | Oregon | The Ducks showed up in a big way vs. AZ, shooting over 60% from the field and making 16 threes. This team's ceiling was on display. |
8 | UCLA | |
9 | Wisconsin | Sconnie have won the games they should win and play suffocating defense. Problem is, this team can have a tough time scoring. |
10 | Baylor | The flames are flickering out: after a hot start, the Bears are 2-2 in last 4 games (+/-0 MoV) & have posted a 3.6 MoV avg. in Big XII play. |
11 | Cincinnati | |
12 | North Carolina | |
13 | Florida | The Gators are on a tear right now, winning 4-straight games by an average margin of 32 ppg, including a 22-point pounding of Kentucky. |
14 | Florida State | |
15 | West Virginia | It seems as if this team thrives more when they're underdogs than when favorites. |
16 | Kentucky | |
17 | Purdue | |
18 | Maryland | |
19 | Duke | |
20 | South Carolina | Being a team in one of the weakest power conferences, it'll take more than what the Gamecocks have done to impress me enough to move up. |
21 | Saint Mary's | |
22 | Butler | |
23 | USC | I can't say I am sold on this Trojan team but they have a nice string of wins lately, including a win vs. UCLA, and have a solid record |
24 | Wichita State | |
25 | Creighton | Next 5: NORTHWESTERN, SMU, XAVIER, KANSAS STATE, OKLAHOMA STATE |