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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 10, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and guard Quentin Snider (4) battle Texas Southern Tigers guard Zach Lofton (2) for the ball during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas Southern 102-71. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and guard Quentin Snider (4) battle Texas Southern Tigers guard Zach Lofton (2) for the ball during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas Southern 102-71. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Louisville Cardinals

Previous Ranking: 11

Record: 10-1

Easy victories over Texas Southern and Eastern Kentucky should have Louisville nice and relaxed for the Bluegrass Battle with Kentucky. That is the Cardinals’ last non-conference game before ACC opens against Virginia.

Louisville has just Donovan Mitchell and Quentin Snider in double figures at 11.7 points and 11.0 points respectively. However, the team boasts the nation’s best adjusted defense and will never let games get away from them.

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