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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 7, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) redacts after making a three point shot against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. Villanova defeated Marquette, 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) redacts after making a three point shot against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. Villanova defeated Marquette, 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Villanova Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 1

Record: 15-1 (3-1 Big East)

Nova rebounded with a win over Marquette after falling at Butler. The Wildcats get Xavier next in another big game for both schools.

Josh Hart may have given up a back-breaking steal against Butler, but he came back to score 19 points in the win over the Golden Eagles. Kris Jenkins helped out with 23 points, while both Miles Bridges and Jalen Brunson scored in double-figures. Villanova will be fine to make a run in the Big East and into the NCAA Tournament.

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