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NCAA Basketball: Baylor falls in latest top 25 rankings

By Doug Winkey

Jan 12, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) celebrates a basket and foul against the Loyola Marymount Lions during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 93-55. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) celebrates a basket and foul against the Loyola Marymount Lions during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 93-55. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and center Dusan Ristic (14) celebrate after scoring against the Utah Utes during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and center Dusan Ristic (14) celebrate after scoring against the Utah Utes during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Arizona Wildcats

Previous ranking: 18

Record: 16-2 (5-0 Pac-12)

Despite some of the big losses Arizona has suffered this year, they are still in a tie for the Pac-12 lead after wins over Colorado and Arizona State. The Wildcats travel to USC next for a date with the slumping Trojans.

There is no doubt that Lauri Markkanen is one of the most dominant players in the country. The Finnish first year forward scored 30 points and snagged eight boards over the Sun Devils. He might have NBA first-round potential if he keeps this up.

Front court mate Dusan Ristic has also been important as he is averaging 16.5 points and 7.5 boards per game in the last two victories. Sean Miller should be in the conversation for national Coach of the Year with how he’s succeeding amidst some key injuries.

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