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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; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Deonte Burton (30) reacts after dunking the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Deonte Burton (30) reacts after dunking the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Iowa State Cyclones

Previous Ranking: N/A

Record: 10-4 (2-1 Big 12)

Iowa State sneaks back into our top 25 after beating both Texas and Texas Tech, and narrowly losing to Baylor in Waco. The Cyclones have two road games at Oklahoma State and TCU to try and move up the Big 12 standings.

Deonte Burton exploded back on the scene against the Longhorns with 27 points and five boards. All-American candidate Monte Morris added a double-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

The Cyclones are starting to go with a four-guard lineup more consistently, which will provide an interesting contrast to many bigger Big 12 teams. ISU is still in a nice place to finish in the top four of the conference.

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