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NCAA Basketball: New Year, brand new top 25

By Doug Winkey

Dec 28, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard James Blackmon (1) takes a shot against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Tai Webster (0) at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard James Blackmon (1) takes a shot against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Tai Webster (0) at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) shakes the hand of guard Al Freeman (25) after picking up a foul against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Ferrell Center. Baylor won 61-57. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) shakes the hand of guard Al Freeman (25) after picking up a foul against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Ferrell Center. Baylor won 61-57. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Ranked NCAA basketball teams have been dropping like flies, so who makes up Busting Brackets’ latest top 25?

The top 25 marches on. Much of the landscape has been shifting as powers drop surprising contests, while other surge into the top spots. Conference play will test teams like they’ve never been tested before.

Since our last overview, the biggest shakeups have come in the Big East and Pac-12, as both Villanova and UCLA suffered huge losses on the road. They’re still among the favorites, but they have obstacles to reach their ultimate goals this year. Otherwise many of the usual suspects continue to power through their conference schedules with occasional hiccups.

The top 25 will continue to change as we get deeper into the season. Favorites may fall, but there is no shortage of talented squads to monitor for potential deep NCAA Tournament runs.

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