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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 20, 2016; Moraga, CA, USA; St. Mary’s Gaels center Jock Landale (34) dunks the ball during the second half against Texas A&M-CC Islanders at McKeon Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; Moraga, CA, USA; St. Mary’s Gaels center Jock Landale (34) dunks the ball during the second half against Texas A&M-CC Islanders at McKeon Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Saint Mary’s Gaels

Previous Ranking: 14

Record: 9-1

The Gaels are still one of the best teams in the WCC despite a surprising loss to Texas-Arlington. Saint Mary’s has won three straight since their loss and have just South Carolina State remaining before WCC play begins at Loyola Marymount.

Jock Landale still leads the team in scoring at 18.0 points per game, but has seen his shooting efficiency fall to 66 percent. Calvin Hermanson and Emmett Naar are also at or near double-figures in scoring. Saint Mary’s still looks like a contender, but Gonzaga won’t give up the conference title easily.

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