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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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Dec 28, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack reacts during the first half against the Providence Friars at the Cintas Center. Xavier won 82-56. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack reacts during the first half against the Providence Friars at the Cintas Center. Xavier won 82-56. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Xavier Musketeers

Previous Ranking: 19

Record: 13-2 (3-0 Big East) 

I’m not sure what to think about Xavier right now. Sure, they have won six straight, but their best win in that stretch was a five point victory at 8-8 Georgetown. The Musketeers have a tremendous shot at Villanova to open their next week of play.

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Trevon Blueitt is still the straw that stirs Xavier’s coffee. The junior forward averages 17.7 points on 42 percent shooting, and scored 15 in a dominant win over St. Johns.

Sophomore Edmond Sumner could be on the verge of greatness as well after scoring 28 and 20 in his last two outings. Xavier will be an NCAA team, but needs a couple more solid outings to really solidify their current spot in the Big East.

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