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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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Nov 24, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Mangok Mathiang (12) hugs guard Donovan Mitchell (45) after the victory against the Wichita State Shockers in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Mangok Mathiang (12) hugs guard Donovan Mitchell (45) after the victory against the Wichita State Shockers in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Louisville Cardinals

Previous Ranking: 12

Record: 13-3 (2-2 ACC)

The Cardinals stumbled out of the gate in conference play, but beat Georgia Tech on the road to get back on track. Rick Pitino and Louisville will host Pittsburgh next to try to maintain momentum.

Defense is still the main strength for Louisville, but Deng Adel has joined Donovan Mitchell and Quentin Snider as a double-figure scorer. The wing has averaged 11.8 points over his last five contests. He gives the team a third option, along with some height on the wing. Louisville is a fascinating contrast to many of the high-scoring opponents they’ll face throughout the ACC schedule.

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