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 30, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Ray Spalding (13) battles Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) for a rebound during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Purdue 71-64. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Purdue Boilermakers

Previous Ranking: 18

Record: 6-2

Purdue is a strong Big Ten contender this season. The Boilermakers have losses to Louisville and Villanova that are keeping them out of the upper ranks, but they are still the kind of throw-back squad that is perfect for Big Ten play.

The twin towers of Caleb Swanigan and Isaac Haas are dominating early on. They are combining for over 30 points and 15 rebounds through the team’s first eight contests. The guard trio of Carsen Edwards, Vince Edwards and Dakota Mathias has also done some work, hitting outside shots and playing solid defense.

An interesting battle against high-powered Notre Dame comes December 17th. I like what this team is doing so far.

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