University of Kansas LogoCrusherTusher's Ballot for Week 16 of 2016-17

Submitted on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 12:10AM EST
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1 Gonzaga University Logo Gonzaga Undefeated with a solid resume. Definitely deserve to be #1.
2 University of Kansas Logo Kansas KU has the best resume in the nation being 4-0 vs AP Top 5 teams; the first to do so since the 2012-13 Duke team.
3 Villanova University Logo Villanova Handled business this last week. Have quality wins, but lack a top 5 win. Solid team.
4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo North Carolina UNC looked dominant this week. They have a tough remaining schedule, but are currently in the drivers seat for the ACC.
5 University of Oregon Logo Oregon Although Oregon is in 2nd in the Pac12 I see them as the best team. Many will argue for Arizona or UCLA, but I'm w/the Ducks.
6 University of Arizona Logo Arizona The 2nd best team in the Pac12. Can prove a lot this next week against UCLA.
7 University of California, Los Angeles Logo UCLA My 3rd straight Pac12 team ranked. The reason for this is that all 3 teams are so tight. Should make for a great Pac12 tourney.
8 Baylor University Logo Baylor Had a rough week, but are still a very good team with a solid resume. Big wins early on keep them at #8.
9 University of Louisville Logo Louisville Very good with all of their guys back healthy now. Have a prove it game this week @UNC. Over Duke because of H2H win.
10 Duke University Logo Duke They're healthy, they have chemistry, and they're insanely talented. If not for the loss to NC State at home they might be in my top 5.
11 University of Florida Logo Florida Hayes stepped right in for Egbunu as the Gators pulled out a tight win at MSU. Florida is the best team in the SEC.
12 Purdue University Logo Purdue Purdue is on a roll right now winning 5 straight. They might just win the Big10.
13 University of Kentucky Logo Kentucky This team annoys me because they could be great, but are playing below their potential. They can try to change that this week vs Florida.
14 University of Wisconsin-Madison Logo Wisconsin Have been reeling as of late, but still are a very good team. A lot of veterans, should be even better once they get healthy.
15 West Virginia University Logo West Virginia Blew a key chance against KU this week and almost let one go against Texas Tech. Huggy Bear can't be happy with this team's recent play.
16 University of Cincinnati Logo Cincinnati Only one win vs. my top 25, but still a good team. Got back to what they've been doing this week: winning.
17 Creighton University Logo Creighton Starting to prove they are legit without Watson. Still a lot to show, but made positive gains this last week.
18 University of Maryland, College Park Logo Maryland Although they went 1-1 it was a nice week for Maryland. They went into NW and beat a hot team and the loss in Madison was expected.
19 Southern Methodist University Logo SMU SMU has a well rounded team that might end up winning the AAC. No reason they should be screwed over this year.
20 Wichita State University Logo Wichita State They're going to keep doing what they've been doing until tournament time. Don't expect much to change.
21 Saint Mary's College of California Logo Saint Mary's I like them more than most people. Although, I have them at #22 because their resume is weak. Only chance to improve is the WCC tournament.
22 University of Virginia Logo Virginia I considered dropping them from my rankings. They looked terrible and I am not a fan of how this team plays. Not the system, but the players
23 University of Notre Dame Logo Notre Dame Notre Dame is one of my sleeper teams this season already. They were up, then down, now up again. Watch out for the Irish.
24 Butler University Logo Butler Sporadic team that has some great wins and just as bad of losses. Only 6 losses so they're looking fine for now.
25 Virginia Commonwealth University Logo VCU Gotta give the little guy some love here. VCU is a tournament team. They have a few bad losses, but overall their resume looks solid.