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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 9, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) dunks on Longwood Lancers guard Kendrick Thompson (5) and forward Khris Lane (4) at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) dunks on Longwood Lancers guard Kendrick Thompson (5) and forward Khris Lane (4) at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Creighton Bluejays

Previous Ranking: 9

Record: 12-0

Creighton went into Tempe, AZ and came away with an 11-point victory over the Sun Devils their last time out. They will open Big East play against solid Seton Hall.

A lot of talk has centered around Marcus Foster and Maurice Watson Jr., for good reason, but freshman Justin Patton is easily one of the nation’s best freshman right now. The 7-footer from Omaha is fourth on the team in scoring at 11.3 points, but leads the team in rebounds and blocks. He is also torching the twine with 78 percent shooting. I love what the Bluejays are doing this season.

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