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 29, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after scoring against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Duke Blue Devils

Previously Ranked: 4

Record: 8-1

Duke has won six straight since dropping a close one to Kansas in November. Wins over Rhode Island and Michigan State have come during that time period, but the next scheduled game is against Florida at Madison Square Garden.

Luke Kennard has played inspired basketball for a team that has two potentially lottery picks with just one game under their belt and a third yet to play. The sophomore is torching the twine with 19.4 points on 50 percent shooting (37 percent from three). He is also contributing 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

The big boost this season has also come from a healthy Amile Jefferson, who anchors the team’s otherwise-thin front court with 14.7 points, 9.8 boards and 2.0 blocks an evening. This team’s ceiling is frighteningly high if all their talent gets healthy and gels.

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