Busting Brackets Top 25

NCAA Basketball: What does the top 25 look like before Christmas?

By Doug Winkey | Dec 21, 2016

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 14, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Chance Comanche (far left) and center Dusan Ristic (left) and guard Rawle Alkins (1) and forward Lauri Markkanen (right) and guard Kobi Simmons (far right) huddle during the second half against the Grand Canyon Lopes at McKale Center. Arizona won 64-54. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Arizona Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 23

Record: 11-2

Arizona has looked solid despite the loss of leading distributor Parker Jackson-Cartwright. They have won 5-of-6 since his injury, losing to just Gonzaga in that span. The Wildcats open Pac-12 play at California December 30th.

Several players are playing well lately, but Dusan Ristic has found another gear. The 7’0″ Serbian junior has averaged 13.5 points and 6.6 boards over his last six games. His development curve should have fans excited about his potential next to freshman phenom Lauri Markkanen (16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds).

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