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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; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Cintas Center. Xavier won 69-65. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Cintas Center. Xavier won 69-65. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Xavier Musketeers

Previous Ranking: 13

Record: 10-2

Xavier took a tough loss in Boulder, but recovered with wins over Utah, Wake Forest and Eastern Washington to avoid tumbling further. The Musketeers have a date with Providence to start Big East play on December 28th.

Trevon Bluiett is still burning it down this year with 19.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. He is easily a candidate for Big East POY if he keeps up this pace for the next several months. I also want to mention former Norfolk State transfer RaShid Gaston; he had two straight double-doubles against Colorado and Buffalo, and is the team’s best rebounder.

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