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NCAA Basketball: What does the top 25 look like before Christmas?

By Doug Winkey

Dec 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) gets congratulations from head coach Jay Wright and guard Jalen Brunson (1) after leaving the game late in the second half against the Temple Owls at The Pavilion. Villanova defeated Temple, 78-57. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) gets congratulations from head coach Jay Wright and guard Jalen Brunson (1) after leaving the game late in the second half against the Temple Owls at The Pavilion. Villanova defeated Temple, 78-57. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Kelan Martin (30) celebrates the win over Indiana Hoosiers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Butler beat Indiana 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Kelan Martin (30) celebrates the win over Indiana Hoosiers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Butler beat Indiana 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Butler Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 17

Record: 10-1

Indiana State managed to shock Butler in Terre Haute, but two straight wins over Cincinnati and Indiana helped salvage the team’s standing. Vermont is next up before the Big East opener at St. Johns.

Related Story: Butler holds off Indiana's late run in victory

Junior Kelan Martin is showing up in a big way for the Bulldogs. He is averaging 18.6 points on 44 percent shooting and 4.3 rebounds. He is easily the most important part of the team’s recent surge, having scored 20 and 28 in the past two games respectively. The team isn’t explosive, but very efficient and capable of competing for a Big East title if their recent effort holds up.

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