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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 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Kelan Martin (30) celebrates with his teammates during a timeout in the second half of the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Butler beat Indiana 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Kelan Martin (30) celebrates with his teammates during a timeout in the second half of the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Butler beat Indiana 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Butler Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 18

Record: 14-2 (3-1 Big East)

Butler stumbled out of the game at St. Johns, but upset top-ranked Villanova and held off Georgetown to reach this point in our top 25. Next, the Bulldogs will host fellow Big East contender Creighton in a huge matchup for both teams.

Defense and balance helped this team knock off the Wildcats last week. Andrew Chrabascz scored 13 and Kelan Martin had 12 as the Bulldogs held Nova to 37 percent shooting. Kamar Baldwin had a great game against Georgetown with 16 points in 41 minutes of play.

Bulter is hot lately, but wins games with efficiency and teamwork over raw firepower. Keep an eye on them over the next few weeks.

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