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 15, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech forward Zach LeDay (32) looks to shoot while being defended by High Point Panthers forward Tarique Thompson (10) in the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech defeated High Point 99-73. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Virginia Tech Hokies

Previous Ranking: Not Rated

Record: 6-1

The Hokies enter the national conversation on the strength of a huge comeback victory over Michigan in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The team isn’t overpoweringly good, but they are doing plenty of little things to fight for wins.

Their last non-conference challenge is hosting Ole Miss next Sunday in Blacksburg.

Four Virginia Tech players are averaging double figures through the first seven games. Senior swingman Zach LeDay has been the catalyst, as he is putting up 16.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. The only thing he isn’t doing well is hitting threes (just 11 percent this year). This team is a strong middle-tier ACC challenger.

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