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 20, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Nathan Adrian (11) dribbles the ball during the second half against the New Hampshire Wildcats at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

19. West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia is similar to Iowa State; they have knocked off the teams they should to this point, but have faced weak competition that includes Mount St Mary’s. WVU does have an enticing matchup with Virginia to look forward to in early December. That will give us fans a true look at what each squad brings to the table.

Stretch forward Nathan Adrian has paced Press Virginia to this point. The junior has a stat-stuffing line of 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He is also hitting 42 percent of his threes through the early going.

Five Mountaineers are averaging double-figures, but none more surprising than redshirt freshman Lamont West. West is putting up 10.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in just under 14 minutes a game. Bob Huggins’ squad again looks like one of the stronger contenders in the Big 12.

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