College Basketball Power Rankings: Kansas Takes the Top Spot
Scout College Basketball Power Rankings
By
Jacob Fetner
• 3 min read
Almost every week this season there has been a new team atop the rankings. This week Kansas takes the top spot. The Jayhawks have won 8 straight since dropping their opener at Duke. Gonzaga comes in right behind them at #2. Kansas plays Villanova this week and Gonzaga plays against North Carolina in big matchups this week that will affect the rankings.
Top-25 Rankings
1. Kansas Jayhawks (9-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Villanova
Top Scorers:
PG Devon Dotson: 19.6 Pts
C Udoka Azubuike: 14.2 Pts
SG Ochai Agbaji: 11.4 Pts
LAWRENCE, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 19: Devon Dotson #1 of the Kansas Jayhawks in action against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Allen Fieldhouse on November 19, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas.
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2. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. UNC
Top Scorers:
F Filip Petrusev: 15.8 Pts
SG Corey Kispert 14.1 Pts
F Killian Tillie: 12.7 Pts
G Joel Ayayi: 10.5 Pts
TUCSON, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 14: Filip Petrusev #3 and Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs high five on the court during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center on December 14, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona.
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3. Duke Blue Devils (9-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 19 vs. Wofford
Top Scorers:
C Vernon Carey: 18.5 Pts
PG Tre Jones: 15.6 Pts
SG Cassius Stanley: 11.4 Pts
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court during the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC.
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4. Louisville Cardinals (10-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Miami (OH)
Top Scorers:
SF Jordan Nwora: 21.3 Pts
C Steven Enoch: 11.7 Pts
SG Ryan McMahon: 9.7 Pts
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Louisville Cardinals forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of the Jimmy V Classic college basketball game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on December 10, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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5. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 17 vs. SEMO, Dec. 21 vs. Kentucky
Top Scorers:
PF Kaleb Wesson: 13.9 Pts
G Duane Washington Jr.: 11.4 Pts
PG DJ Carton: 10.8 Pts
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 22: D.J. Carton #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes brings the ball up the court in the game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons during the second half at Value City Arena on November 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
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6. Auburn Tigers (9-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 19 vs. NC State, Dec. 21 vs. Lehigh
Top Scorers:
PG Samir Doughty: 17.3 Pts
SF Isaac Okoro: 13.6 Pts
C Austin WIley: 10.7 Pts
BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 26: Auburn Tigers forward Isaac Okoro (23) dunks the ball during the second half of the Legends Classic championship game between the Auburn Tigers and Richmond Spiders on November 26, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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7. Maryland Terrapins (10-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 19 vs. Seton Hall
Top Scorers:
PG Anthony Cowan: 16.5 Pts
PF Jalen Smith: 13.5 Pts
SG Eric Ayala: 11.0 Pts
SF Aaron Wiggins: 10.7 Pts
COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Anthony Cowan Jr. #1 of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland.
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8. Baylor Bears (8-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Tenn-Martin
Top Scorers:
PG Jared Butler: 17.4 Pts
SG MaCio Teague: 14.8 Pts
PF Freddie Gillespie: 9.2 Pts
ANCHORAGE, AK - NOVEMBER 08: MaCio Teague #31 of the Baylor Bears drives against the Washington Huskies in the first half during the ESPN Armed Forces Classic at Alaska Airlines Center on November 8, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska.
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9. Dayton Flyers (8-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 17 vs. North Texas, Dec. 23 vs. Grambling State
Top Scorers:
F Obi Toppin: 21.1 Pts
PG Jalen Crutcher: 12.1 Pts
SG Trey Landers: 10.7 Pts
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 26: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers celebrates a shot during a second round Maui Invitation game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 26, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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10. Kentucky Wildcats (8-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Utah, Dec. 21 vs. Ohio State
Top Scorers:
C Nick Richards: 13.8 Pts
PG Ashton Hagans: 13.7 Pts
SG Tyrese Maxey: 12.3 Pts
SG Immanuel Quickley: 12.3 Pts
11. Oregon Ducks (8-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Montana, Dec. 21 vs. Texas Southern
Top Scorers:
PG Payton Pritchard: 19.2 Pts
SG Anthony Mathis: 11.6 Pts
SG Chris Duarte: 10.4 Pts
PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 12: Payton Pritchard #3 of the Oregon Ducks brings the ball up the court on Boogie Ellis #5 of the Memphis Tigers during the second half of the game at Moda Center on November 12, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. Oregon won the game 82-74.
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12. Virginia Cavaliers (8-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Stony Brook, Dec. 22 vs. South Carolina
Top Scorers:
PF Mamadi Diakite: 13.2 Pts
SF Braxton Key: 10.3 Pts
C Jay Huff: 9.2 Pts
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 04: Mamadi Diakite #25 of the Virginia Cavaliers is seen during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on December 4, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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13. Memphis Tigers (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Jackson State
PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 12: Precious Achiuwa #55 of the Memphis Tigers brings the ball up the court during the first half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Moda Center on November 12, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.
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14. Butler Bulldogs (10-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Purdue
Top Scorers:
PG Kamar Baldwin: 15.7 Pts
SG Sean McDermott: 11.5 Pts
PF Bryce Nze 10.5 Pts
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 07: Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) sets up the offense during the men's college basketball game between the Florida Gators and Butler Bulldogs on December 7, 2019, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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15. Michigan Wolverines (8-3)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Presbyterian
Top Scorers:
F Isaiah Livers: 14.6 Pts
C Jon Teske: 13.4 Pts
PG Zavier Simpson: 11.6 Pts
G Eli Brooks: 10.8 Pts
CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Zavier Simpson #3 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles the ball during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on December 11, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois.
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16. Michigan State Spartans (7-3)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Nothwestern, Dec. 21 vs. Eastern Michigan
Top Scorers:
PG Cassius Winston: 16.9 Pts
PF Xavier Tillman: 12.9 Pts
SF Aaron Henry: 10.8 Pts
EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 08: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his basket in the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Breslin Center on December 8, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan.
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17. Florida State Seminoles (8-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 17 vs. North Florida, Dec. 21 vs. South Florida
Top Scorers:
SF Devin Vassell: 12.4 Pts
SG Trent Forrest: 12.1 Pts
SG MJ Walker: 10.3 Pts
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles cheers after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
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18. Washington Huskies (7-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 17 vs. Seattle, Dec. 22 vs. Ball State
Top Scorers:
PF Isaiah Stewart: 17.0 Pts
SF Jaden McDaniels: 15.0 Pts
SG Naz Carter: 14.7 Pts
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 04: Washington Huskies forward Isaiah Stewart (33) in action during college basketball game between the Washington Huskies and Eastern Washington Eagles on December 04, 2019, at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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19. Arizona Wildcats (10-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. St Johns
Top Scorers:
PF Zeke Nnaji: 15.9 Pts
PG Nico Mannion: 14.2 Pts
SG Josh Green: 13.3 Pts
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 01: Nico Mannion #1 is congratulated by Zeke Nnaji #22 and Jake DesJardins #55 of the Arizona Wildcats after being named tournament MVP as the Wildcats defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 73-66 to win the Wooden Legacy at the Anaheim Convention Center at on December 1, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
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20. Villanova Wildcats
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Kansas
Top Scorers:
SF Saddiq Bey: 16.3 Pts
PG Collin Gillespie: 14.4 Pts
SG Justin Moore: 12.6 Pts
PF Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: 12.1 Pts
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Collin Gillespie #2 of the Villanova Wildcats reacts after a play in the second half against the Providence Friars during the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Big East men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2019 in New York City.
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21. LSU Tigers (7-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. ETSU, Dec. 21 vs. USC
Top Scorers:
G Skylar Mays: 16.0 Pts.
PF Emmitt Williams: 15.4 Pts.
F Darius Days: 14.2 Pts
SF Trendon Watford: 13.1 Pts
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Skylar Mays #4 of the LSU Tigers reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC.
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22. San Diego State Aztecs (10-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. San Diego Christ., Dec. 21 vs. Utah
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Cincinnati, Dec. 21 vs. Jacksonville State
Top Scorers:
SG Jordan Bowden: 12.9 Pts
PG Lamonte Turner: 12.8 Pts
SF Yves Pons: 11.9 Pts
PF John Fulkerson: 11.1 Pts
COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Lamonte Turner #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after being called for a foul against the Iowa Hawkeyes during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
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24. Indiana Hoosiers (10-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 21 vs. Notre Dame
Top Scorers:
PF Trayce Jackson-Davis: 15.1 Pts
SF Justin Smith 13.5 Pts
G Aljami Durham 12.8 Pts
G Devonte Green 12.5 Pts
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - DECEMBER 13: Trayce Jackson-Davis #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with Armaan Franklin #2 during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Assembly Hall on December 13, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana.
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25. DePaul Blue Demons (10-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 18 vs. Cleveland State, Dec. 21 vs. Northwestern
Top Scorers:
PG Charlie Moore: 16.1 Pts
PF Paul Reed: 15.5 Pts
SG Jalen Coleman-Lands: 11.0 Pts
PF Jaylen Butz: 11.0 Pts
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 08: Charlie Moore #11 of the DePaul Blue Demons in action in the game against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half at Wintrust Arena on December 08, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Just Missed:
Wichita State, Richmond, Liberty, West Virginia, Texas Tech, St. Mary's, Stanford, Penn State, Arkansas
