NCAA Basketball: Where do the UCLA Bruins stand in our latest top 25?

By Doug Winkey | Dec 5, 2016

Nov 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans guard De'Anthony Melton (22) and guard Elijah Stewart (30) blocks a shot by Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks forward Tre'Shawn Thurman (15) in the second half of the game at Galen Center. USC one 82-72. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 25, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Melo Trimble (2) looks to pass while defended by Richmond Spiders guard Khwan Fore (2) during the first half of the second game of the Barclays Center Classic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

On the cusp

Maryland Terrapins – Despite having just one starter back from last season, Maryland is still a strong team. They have close victories over Kansas State, Oklahoma State and at Georgetown propping up their early schedule.

Texas A&M Aggies – Texas A&M is a strange team right now. They haven’t played as many games early and have losses to USC and UCLA. However, they still look like an SEC wildcard. Watch their mid-December tilt against Arizona to get a better idea of their ceiling.

Miami Hurricanes – Jim Larranaga’s team had dropped two straight before getting victories over Rutgers and Wofford. The U doesn’t have a true non-conference test remaining before opening ACC play against NC State.

USC Trojans – USC is one of the most surprising undefeated teams left. They have scored solid wins over Texas A&M, SMU and BYU. Keep an eye on the young Trojans when they open Pac-12 play at Oregon State in late December. Also watch to see if forward Bennie Boatwright’s knee injury causes struggles.

Florida State Seminoles – Florida State has some solid wins, but I need to see another quality win or two before I put them in the top 25. An exciting battle with rival Florida comes on December 11th.

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