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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 31, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Austin Torres (L), forward Bonzie Colson (35) and forward Martinas Geben (23) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers in overtime at the Petersen Events Center. Notre Dame won 78-77 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Austin Torres (L), forward Bonzie Colson (35) and forward Martinas Geben (23) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers in overtime at the Petersen Events Center. Notre Dame won 78-77 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Previous Ranking: 25

Record: 14-2 (3-0 ACC)

Notre Dame is on a five-game win streak after defeating Clemson in South Bend. They beat Louisville before that to secure a truly signature win over an ACC power. A visit to the Miami is next up for the Fighting Irish.

Bonzie Colson leads the team in scoring, but Steve Vasturia was massive in the win over the Cardinals. The senior guard scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds in the upset. He has been excellent as a second scoring option and is one of the most dangerous long distance shooters. Notre Dame might be the biggest surprise in the hyper-competitive ACC race.

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