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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; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Bonzie Colson (35) is fouled after a rebound by Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Purdue Boilermakers beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Bonzie Colson (35) is fouled after a rebound by Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Purdue Boilermakers beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Previous Ranking: Not Ranked

Record: 10-2

Notre Dame enters our list after several other fringe contenders dropped out. They have recently taken two straight losses to Purdue and Villanova, but the offensive-minded Irish are an intriguing ACC contender. Their next contest is against Saint Peter’s after Christmas.

Bonzie Colson is making a case for First Team All-ACC to this point. He is averaging 16.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 50 percent from the field. V.J. Beachem, Steve Vasturia and Matt Farrell are also contributing over 10 points per night. The team is hyper-efficient on offense as they have shooting splits of 48/41/86.

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