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 24, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Kasey Hill (0), guard KeVaughn Allen (5), guard Canyon Barry (24), forward Justin Leon (23) and center John Egbunu (15) huddle up against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at HP Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

21. Florida Gators

Previous Ranking: Not Rated

Record: 7-1

Florida is one of the first SEC teams to really come out and show the country their conference deserves more early respect. The Gators have solid victories over Seton Hall and Miami to tout. Their only loss was to a top 10 Gonzaga squad in Orlando. They also have an incredible opportunity on Tuesday as they play Duke at Madison Square Garden.

KeVaughn Allen leads Florida in scoring at 12.4 points per game, along 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals. His energy has been central to the team’s 8th rated adjusted offense.

Allen is receiving scoring help from forward Devin Robinson and College of Charleston transfer Canyon Barry. They will need to collectively shoot better than 44 percent from the field though. Regardless, Florida might have the tenacity to challenge for a top-two SEC finish.

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