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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 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry (2) dribbles during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry (2) dribbles during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

5. North Carolina Tar Heels

Previous Ranking: 4

Record: 10-2

UNC lost an instant classic to Kentucky, but look to rebound against last year’s giant-killer UNI. The Tar Heels then host MAAC contender Monmouth before opening conference play at Georgia Tech.

Justin Jackson blew up for 34 points against Kentucky and remains the team’s best scoring option for now. Joel Berry II returned from a brief absence due to ankle trouble to score 23 and dish out seven assists in the same game. North Carolina still looks like a major ACC contender even with their two losses.

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