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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 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and center Dusan Ristic (14) celebrate after scoring against the Utah Utes during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and center Dusan Ristic (14) celebrate after scoring against the Utah Utes during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Arizona Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 22

Record: 15-2 (4-0 Pac-12)

Arizona has been grinding away at recent opponents. They Wildcats give up an average of just 61 points a night and have the 11th best adjusted defense. Arizona State is next up for the surging team, as they look to extend their winning streak to 10 straight.

Freshman Lauri Markkanen remains the talk of the town in Tuscon. The seven-foot freshman from Finland poured in 22 points in a recent victory over Colorado. He is definitely one of the best freshman in the country this year.

Dusan Ristic has also been a terrific interior force with 16.7 points and six boards over his last four games. Arizona has tons of potential to win the Pac-12 and make a run in March.

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