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1. Kansas Jayhawks (8-0)
Previous ranking: 1
This week: Beat Wofford 72-47 on Tuesday, Beat New Mexico State 63-60 on Saturday
Another weekend, another second-half comeback win for the Jayhawks. This time, Kansas overcame a seven-point second-half deficit on the back of Dedric Lawson, who scored the last 14 points of the game for the Jayhawks. After going on a six-game tear, Lagerald Vick has totaled just five points in two games.
2. Duke Blue Devils (9-1)
Previous ranking: 3
This week: Beat Hartford 84-54 on Wednesday, Beat Yale 91-58 on Saturday
RJ Barrett continued his outstanding freshman season, going for 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists against Yale on Saturday. According to ESPN Stats and Info, he's only the third player in program history with multiple 30-point games as a freshman. It won't be his last one, either.
3. Michigan Wolverines (10-0)
Previous ranking: 4
This week: Beat Northwestern62-60 on Tuesday, Beat South Carolina 89-78 on Saturday
Michigan finally hit some adversity Tuesday, hanging on for a two-point win at Northwestern. The Wolverines struggled to shoot from the perimeter and got only three points from their bench, while Northwestern shot better than any team had against Michigan all season. They still found a way to win, though, then handled South Carolina and still have five more consecutive games in Ann Arbor.
4. Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-1)
Previous ranking: 2
This week: Beat Washington 81-79 on Wednesday, Lost to Tennessee 76-73 on Sunday
Gonzaga dropped its first game of the season on Sunday, letting Admiral Schofield dominate down the stretch for Tennessee. The Bulldogs had played with fire a couple of times in recent weeks, needing a big second-half comeback to beat Creighton and then beating Washington in the final second.
5. Nevada Wolf Pack (10-0)
Previous ranking: 4
This week: Beat Arizona State72-66 in Los Angeles on Friday, BeatGrand Canyon 74-66 on Sunday
In perhaps the most difficult game of Nevada's schedule, the Wolf Pack rallied to beat Arizona State on Friday. With Nevada's win, it probably will get into Mountain West play without a loss.
6. Virginia Cavaliers (9-0)
Previous ranking: 5
This week: Beat Morgan State83-45 on Monday, Beat VCU 57-49 on Sunday
Before its win over Morgan State, Tony Bennett's team had won its previous three games by seven points or fewer, and the Cavaliers gave up more than one point per possession in two of those three. In the other, they scored just 0.91 points per possession. In other words, Virginia hasn't hit its stride yet -- but it is still clearly among the best teams in the country.
7. Tennessee Volunteers (7-1)
Previous ranking: 8
This week: Beat Gonzaga 76-73 on Sunday
The individual showdown between Rui Hachimura and Grant Williams was overshadowed by the Admiral Schofield Show. Tennessee's senior big man was unstoppable down the stretch, scoring 25 of his 30 points after halftime.
8. Auburn Tigers (8-1)
Previous ranking: 7
This week: Beat UNC Asheville67-41 on Tuesday, Beat Dayton 82-72 on Saturday
Bryce Brown put on a show for Auburn on Saturday, scoring 34 points and burying six 3-pointers. He and backcourt partner Jared Harper combined for 54 points -- the second time this season the two guards have combined for more than 50 points in a game.
9. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-0)
Previous ranking: 10
This week: Beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65-47 on Wednesday
Before we can get to the potential showdown between an unbeaten Texas Tech team and Duke, the Red Raiders still have two more home games in which they should roll: vs. Northwestern State and Abilene Christian.
10. Virginia Tech Hokies (8-1)
Previous ranking: 11
This week: Beat VMI 89-68 on Wednesday, Beat South Carolina State 81-44 on Sunday
Before the Hokies get to ACC play, they have three more games at home they should win by at least 25 or 30 points -- sandwiched around a neutral-site game against Washington in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tech has been one of the best offensive teams in the country and is making nearly 45 percent of its 3-pointers, ranking No. 3 in the country.
Previous ranking: 1
This week: Beat Wofford 72-47 on Tuesday, Beat New Mexico State 63-60 on Saturday
Another weekend, another second-half comeback win for the Jayhawks. This time, Kansas overcame a seven-point second-half deficit on the back of Dedric Lawson, who scored the last 14 points of the game for the Jayhawks. After going on a six-game tear, Lagerald Vick has totaled just five points in two games.
Previous ranking: 3
This week: Beat Hartford 84-54 on Wednesday, Beat Yale 91-58 on Saturday
RJ Barrett continued his outstanding freshman season, going for 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists against Yale on Saturday. According to ESPN Stats and Info, he's only the third player in program history with multiple 30-point games as a freshman. It won't be his last one, either.
Previous ranking: 4
This week: Beat Northwestern62-60 on Tuesday, Beat South Carolina 89-78 on Saturday
Michigan finally hit some adversity Tuesday, hanging on for a two-point win at Northwestern. The Wolverines struggled to shoot from the perimeter and got only three points from their bench, while Northwestern shot better than any team had against Michigan all season. They still found a way to win, though, then handled South Carolina and still have five more consecutive games in Ann Arbor.
Previous ranking: 2
This week: Beat Washington 81-79 on Wednesday, Lost to Tennessee 76-73 on Sunday
Gonzaga dropped its first game of the season on Sunday, letting Admiral Schofield dominate down the stretch for Tennessee. The Bulldogs had played with fire a couple of times in recent weeks, needing a big second-half comeback to beat Creighton and then beating Washington in the final second.
Previous ranking: 4
This week: Beat Arizona State72-66 in Los Angeles on Friday, BeatGrand Canyon 74-66 on Sunday
In perhaps the most difficult game of Nevada's schedule, the Wolf Pack rallied to beat Arizona State on Friday. With Nevada's win, it probably will get into Mountain West play without a loss.
Previous ranking: 5
This week: Beat Morgan State83-45 on Monday, Beat VCU 57-49 on Sunday
Before its win over Morgan State, Tony Bennett's team had won its previous three games by seven points or fewer, and the Cavaliers gave up more than one point per possession in two of those three. In the other, they scored just 0.91 points per possession. In other words, Virginia hasn't hit its stride yet -- but it is still clearly among the best teams in the country.
Previous ranking: 8
This week: Beat Gonzaga 76-73 on Sunday
The individual showdown between Rui Hachimura and Grant Williams was overshadowed by the Admiral Schofield Show. Tennessee's senior big man was unstoppable down the stretch, scoring 25 of his 30 points after halftime.
Previous ranking: 7
This week: Beat UNC Asheville67-41 on Tuesday, Beat Dayton 82-72 on Saturday
Bryce Brown put on a show for Auburn on Saturday, scoring 34 points and burying six 3-pointers. He and backcourt partner Jared Harper combined for 54 points -- the second time this season the two guards have combined for more than 50 points in a game.
Previous ranking: 10
This week: Beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65-47 on Wednesday
Before we can get to the potential showdown between an unbeaten Texas Tech team and Duke, the Red Raiders still have two more home games in which they should roll: vs. Northwestern State and Abilene Christian.
Previous ranking: 11
This week: Beat VMI 89-68 on Wednesday, Beat South Carolina State 81-44 on Sunday
Before the Hokies get to ACC play, they have three more games at home they should win by at least 25 or 30 points -- sandwiched around a neutral-site game against Washington in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tech has been one of the best offensive teams in the country and is making nearly 45 percent of its 3-pointers, ranking No. 3 in the country.
