NCAA Basketball: Busting Brackets' opening top 25

NCAA Basketball: Busting Brackets’ opening top 25

By Doug Winkey | Nov 23, 2016

Nov 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason (0) shoots the game winning shot against Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Chase Jeter (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 11, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks center Tim Kempton (32) is covered during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers forward RaShid Gaston (35) at the Cintas Center. Xavier won 84-81. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Xavier Musketeers

The 5-0 Musketeers are another Big East power team looking to dominate this season. Chris Mack’s school has had several close wins, including an OT thriller against Mizzou, but they have handled the adversity. They hit the road in early December to visit Baylor and Colorado in what should fantastic games.

Trevon Bluiett has been a star since deciding not to go pro. The junior swingman is averaging 18.6 points, six rebounds and 2.2 assists in 35 minutes of work. His leadership on and off the court has him in line for Big East POY right now.

J.P Macura and Edmond Sumner have also been terrific as scorers and distributors; they are both dishing out 3.6 assists a night. I will also give special mention to Norfolk State transfer RaShid Gaston, who is leading the team in rebounding and is tied for the lead in blocks.

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