College Basketball Power Rankings: Michigan and Auburn Big Risers
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Jacob Fetner
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Just several weeks into the season we have already seen three #1 ranked teams fall. No team has separated from the rest of the pack, which should make for a fun season with a ton of parody. The big surprise so far this season is Juwan Howard's Michigan Wolverines. Howard has led the Wolverines to upset wins over Gonzaga and North Carolina, and the Wolverines have gone from unranked to the top-5.
Top-25 Rankings
1. Louisville Cardinals (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Michigan, Dec. 6 vs. Pittsburgh
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 20: Jordan Nwora #33 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots the ball during the game against the USC Upstate Spartans at KFC YUM! Center on November 20, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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2. Kansas Jayhawks (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 7 vs. Colorado
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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3. Michigan Wolverines (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Louisville, Dec. 6 vs. Iowa
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 12: Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a shot during a basketball game against the Creighton Bluejays at the Crisler Center on November 12, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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4. Maryland Terrapins (8-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Notre Dame, Dec. 7 vs. Illinois
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Maryland Terrapins guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) during the 2019 Orlando Invitational mens college basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and Harvard Crimson on November 29, 2019 at the HP Field House in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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5. Virginia Cavaliers (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Purdue, Dec. 8 vs. UNC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 16: Mamadi Diakite #25 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game against the Columbia Lions at John Paul Jones Arena on November 16, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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6. Gonzaga Bulldogs (8-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec.4 vs. Texas Southern, Dec. 9 vs. Washington
SPOKANE, WA - NOVEMBER 12: Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) attempts to get by North Dakota forward Brady Danielson (15) during the game between the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on November 12, 2019, at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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7. Auburn Tigers (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 5 vs. Furman
BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty (10) during the second half of the Legends Classic College basketball game between the Auburn Tigers and the New Mexico State Aggies on November 25, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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8. North Carolina Tar Heels (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Ohio State, Dec.8 vs. Virginia
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 20: Cole Anthony #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game against the Elon Phoenix at the Dean Smith Center on November 20, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 75-61.
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9. Kentucky Wildcats (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 7 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 24: Nate Sestina #1 and Ashton Hagans #0 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of the NCAA basketball game against the Lamar Cardinals at Rupp Arena on November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky.
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10. Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. UNC, Dec. 7 vs. Penn State
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 06: Ohio State Buckeyes forward Kaleb Wesson (34) guards Cincinnati Bearcats center Chris Vogt (33) during the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on November 6, 2019. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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11. Duke Blue Devils (7-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Michigan State, Dec. 6 vs. Virginia Tech
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Duke Blue Devils center Vernon Carey Jr. (1) during the first half of the 2019 State Farm Champions Classic college basketball game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Kansas Jayhawks on November 5, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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12. Arizona Wildcats (9-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 7 vs. Baylor
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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13. Dayton Flyers (5-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Houston Baptist, Dec. 8 vs. St. Mary's
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 26: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers celebrates after throwing down a dunk during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 26, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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14. Michigan State Spartans (5-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Duke, Dec. 8 vs. Rutgers
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 26: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 26, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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15. Baylor Bears (5-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. MD Eastern Shore, Dec. 7 vs. Arizona
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Jared Butler #12 of the Baylor Bears shoots against Paschal Chukwu #13 of the Syracuse Orange during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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16. Oregon Ducks (6-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 7 vs. Hawaii
PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 12: Payton Pritchard #3 of the Oregon Ducks brings the ball up the court 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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17. Seton Hall Pirates (6-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 8 vs. Iowa State
NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 23: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates in action against the Florida A&M Rattlers during a college basketball game at Prudential Center on November 23, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. Seton Hall defeated Florida A&M 87-51.
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18. Colorado Buffaloes (6-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Loyola Marymount, Dec. 7 vs. Kansas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: McKinley Wright IV #25 of the Colorado Buffaloes reacts after he stole the ball and was fouled late in a game against the Clemson Tigers during the MGM Resorts Main Event basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on November 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Buffaloes defeated the Tigers 71-67 to win the tournament.
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19. Memphis Tigers (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Bradley, Dec. 7 vs. UAB
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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20. Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Georgetown, Dec. 8 vs. Wichita State
BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Isaac Likekele (13) during the first half of the NIT Season Tip-Off college basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Mississippi Rebels on November 29, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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21. Florida State Seminoles (7-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Indiana, Dec. 8 vs. Clemson
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 23: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates his basket against the Murray State Racers in the first half during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 23, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut.
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22. Villanova Wildcats (5-2)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 vs. St. Josephs
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 23: Collin Gillespie #2 of the Villanova Wildcats handles the ball on offense against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 23, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut.
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23. Tennessee Volunteers (6-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 4 vs. Florida A&M
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. Washington Huskies (5-1)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 2 vs. South Dakota, Dec. 4 vs. Eastern Washington, Dec. 8 vs. Gonzaga
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 19: Washington Huskies forward Isaiah Stewart (33) in between plays during a non-conference basketball game between the Maine Black Bears and the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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25. Butler Bulldogs (7-0)
Upcoming Games: Dec. 3 vs. Mississippi, Dec. 7 vs. Florida
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 25: Butler Bulldogs forward Bryce Golden (33), Butler Bulldogs forward Bryce Nze (10), Butler Bulldogs forward Sean McDermott (22), Butler Bulldogs guard Aaron Thompson (2), and Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) make their way onto the court during the CBE Classic game between the Missouri Tigers and the Butler Bulldogs on Monday November 25, 2019 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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