| Rank |
Team |
Record |
Change |
Comment |
| 1 |
 |
11-0 |
- |
How will they handle a talented Wake Forest team on January 11th? |
| 2 |
 |
12-0
|
- |
Solid win at Florida State. How will this team handle Big East play? |
| 3 |
 |
10-0 |
-
|
It hasn’t always been pretty (a 4 point win against Buffalo) but they are looking better and better each game. |
| 4 |
 |
12-0 |
 1 |
4 games to prepare for Texas on the 12th. |
| 5 |
 |
10-1
|
3 |
You have to believe that their loss to Michigan was an fluke. They 18 point win over Xaiver was impressive. |
| 6 |
 |
11-0 |
5 |
They are immensely talented and can challenge Duke and North Carolina. Their match up against the Tar Heels will be one of the best games in the new year. |
| 7 |
 |
9-2 |
8 |
They have bounced back nicely after a tough loss against Ohio State. |
| 8 |
 |
9-1 |
11 |
With four guys averaging double figures, the Hoyas are balanced. |
| 9 |
 |
8-2 |
8 |
Impressive win against Texas on a “neutral site” in Houston. This team will get better as the year goes on. |
| 10 |
 |
10-2 |
 4 |
Lost to Michigan State but bounced back at Wisconsin, a place where road teams go to die. |
| 11 |
 |
9-2 |
5 |
Haven’t lost since December 4th against Texas, but haven’t beat anyone notable either. |
| 12 |
 |
11-1 |
-
|
The ‘Cuse could be undefeated if not for a 60 foot game winning shot by Cleveland State. |
| 13 |
 |
10-2 |
-
|
Took care of Davidson by 18. Not sure how they lost by 16 to Duke at home. |
| 14 |
 |
9-0 |
4 |
They are undefeated and look like contenders for the Big Ten title. |
| 15 |
 |
11-1 |
1 |
Interesting match up against Marquette on New Year’s day. |
| 16 |
 |
8-2 |
9 |
Quality win against Marquette after their perplexing loss at Temple. |
| 17 |
 |
8-3 |
13 |
Portland State? I can understand Arizona and UConn, but Portland State? I thought you were better than that Mark Few. |
| 18 |
 |
7-2
|
9 |
Probably the most disappointing team so far. How will Rick Pitino’s team handle UAB and UNLV coming up? |
| 19 |
 |
10-1 |
1 |
5 players average 10 points of more for the Bears. They’ll be a tough out come March, but still aren’t getting much respect. |
| 20 |
 |
10-1 |
1 |
James Harden is a beast, averaging 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assist a game. This is another team that no one will want to face come March. |
| 21 |
 |
12-0 |
NR |
Clemson has taken off on fast starts but then faltered to miss the tournament. What will the Tigers do now? |
| 22 |
 |
5-1 |
12 |
Back to back loses put the Muskateers towards the bottom of the top 25. How will they respond? |
| 23 |
 |
11-0 |
NR |
One of the most suprising teams in the Nation, the Tubby Smith-lead Gophers next test will be against Michigan State on New Years Eve. |
| 24 |
 |
9-2 |
NR |
Laval Lucas-Perry might be the addition Michigan needs to put them into the Big Dance. |
| 25 |
 |
10-1 |
NR
|
A 9 point win at Xaiver moves Butler into the top 25. What might be more impressive is that they have only one loss at Ohio State by 3. |
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