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

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 6, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy (5) shoots the ball as East Carolina Pirates guard Jeremy Sheppard (1) and forward Deng Riak (0) defend during the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavalier won 76-53. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy (5) shoots the ball as East Carolina Pirates guard Jeremy Sheppard (1) and forward Deng Riak (0) defend during the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavalier won 76-53. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Virginia Cavaliers

Previous Ranking: 15

Record: 9-1

The Cavs have dominated recent opponents East Carolina and Robert Morris in their last two outings. However, they face a tough road test at Cal before opening ACC play at Louisville.

Kyle Guy has heated up recently with two straight 13-point performances. He is also extremely deadly from three having hit 61 percent of his 26 attempts. Guy is also doing his damage in just over 16 minutes a night. The rest of the Cavaliers are playing the sort of grinding basketball that has made them successful over the past several seasons.