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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 8, 2017; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) and guard Dakota Mathias (31) go for a rebound with Wisconsin Badgers forward Charles Thomas IV (15) in the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) and guard Dakota Mathias (31) go for a rebound with Wisconsin Badgers forward Charles Thomas IV (15) in the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Purdue Boilermakers

Previous Ranking: 16

Record: 14-3 (3-1 Big Ten)

Purdue suffered a tough home loss to Minnesota, but bounced back with wins over Ohio State and Wisconsin. They take on Iowa in Iowa City next.

Caleb Swanigan is easily one of the front-runners for Big Ten POY and a possible lottery pick with a stat line of 18.3 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. The big man has been dominant in almost every game, but has plenty of help. 7’2″ Isaac Haas puts up 13.4 points and 5.5 rebounds, Vince Edwards adds 12.4 points and Carsen Edwards chips in with just under 11 points. I don’t see too much that should really stop the Boilermakers in Big Ten play right now.

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