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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 8, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Steve Prohm talks with guard Nick Weiler-Babb (right) and guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) and forward Solomon Young (33) against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Steve Prohm talks with guard Nick Weiler-Babb (right) and guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) and forward Solomon Young (33) against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Just Missed

Dayton Flyers – Dayton doesn’t have the best record in the A-10, but the numbers do favor them slightly as the conference’s best team. They have solid wins over mid-major contenders East Tennessee State and Winthrop heading into a home date with Vanderbilt.

Iowa State Cyclones – Since losing to Iowa, Iowa State has rebounded with wins over Drake and Mississippi Valley State. The 8-3 Cyclones will open Big 12 play at home hosting Texas Tech.

USC Trojans – The Trojans look close to the top 25, but I’m still not buying their 11-0 record against an overall weak schedule. I’m looking forward to their December 30th trip to Eugene to open Pac-12 play.

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders – MTSU has seized control of Conference USA with wins at Ole Miss and over Vanderbilt. They get a challenge from Georgia State before taking on CUSA contender UAB to open the new year.

Florida Gators – Florida takes a bit of a tumble after two straight losses to Duke and rival Florida State. However, the Gators dominated Charlotte and get Arkansas-Little Rock prior to their SEC opener at Arkansas.

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