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 23, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) talks with head coach Jay Wright during the second half against the Charleston Cougars at The Pavilion. The Villanova Wildcats won 63-47. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Villanova Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 2

Record: 8-0

The defending champs reclaim the top spot in our top 25 after playing solid ball through the first month of the season. Outside of a nail biter against Purdue, Jay Wright and company have throttled opponents by an average of 19 points. Their next big games are against Notre Dame Saturday and Temple the following Tuesday.

Next: Bracketology: The rise of Villanova and where the initial field stands

Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins have not disappointed as the leading returning Wildcats. The two are combining for just over 31 points, 10 boards and five assists per game. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges are doing their part to score and defend the ball as well. They’ll have their hands full defending the Big East crown, but UV looks like a serious possibility to be the first repeat champs since Florida in 2006 and 2007.

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