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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 1, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) drives to the hoop against the Vermont Catamounts in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) drives to the hoop against the Vermont Catamounts in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /

23. South Carolina Gamecocks

Previous Ranking: 20

Record: 9-1

The Gamecocks took a loss against Seton Hall, but came back with a win over South Florida to stay in the rankings. They get Clemson Wednesday night in what could be a nice battle for The Palmetto State.

Leading scorer Sindarius Thornwell has been suspended for the team’s last three games, but several players have stepped up in his absence. P.J. Dozier and Duane Notice both scored over 15 points in the win over USF and are looking like excellent compliments whenever Thornwell returns. They will keep USC going in a surprisingly competitive SEC environment.

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