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; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) and guard De’Aaron Fox (0) celebrate during the game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee-Martin 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kentucky Wildcats

Previously Ranked: 1

Record: 7-1

The stunning defeat against UCLA definitely casts some shade on the youth-laden powerhouse that is Kentucky. Valparaiso is the next team up to receive the wrath of John Calipari. But beyond that, mid-December showdowns versus UNC and Louisville are must-see games.

Despite the loss, the Wildcats are still a dominant team on both ends of the floor. They boast top 10 ratings in both offensive and defensive efficiency. The team is led by freshman Malik Monk’s 19.9 points on 48 percent shooting. Fellow first year players De’Aaron Fox and Edrice Adebayo are also looking great so far. Don’t let the upset fool you, this is still a team capable of cutting down the nets in Phoenix.

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