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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 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Chris Boucher (25) dunks in front of Washington Huskies forward Dominic Green (22) on an alley-oop pass during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Chris Boucher (25) dunks in front of Washington Huskies forward Dominic Green (22) on an alley-oop pass during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Oregon Ducks

Previous Ranking: 15

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

Oregon has recaptured that magic that had me thinking championship when the year begun. The Ducks took down UCLA and blew out their other three opponents to stand in a tie for first in the Pac-12. Oregon State is up next for Dana Altman and company.

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Five Ducks score over 10 points per game. Chris Boucher and Dillon Brooks lead the team at 14.1 and 13.8 points, respectively.

The biggest boost has come from Dylan Ennis, who is contributing 11.6 points this year after missing all but one game last season due to foot trouble. The team has looked really good on their 13-game win streak and should a favorite to win the Pac-12 championship.

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