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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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December 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) is greeted by head coach Steve Alford after checking out of play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) is greeted by head coach Steve Alford after checking out of play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

9. UCLA Bruins

Previous Ranking: 10

Record: 12-0

The Bruins best wins since beating Kentucky have come over Michigan and Ohio State. Steve Alford and company host Western Michigan before traveling to Eugene to start Pac-12 play against the Oregon Ducks.

People knew T.J. Leaf would be good, but I’m not sure anyone would’ve predicted just how dominant the freshman would be to this point. He leads the team in scoring (17.8) and is second in rebounds (9.3) and third in blocks (1.2). Five other players average double-figures to lead the nation’s best adjusted offense. UCLA might just be a Final Four contender at this moment.

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