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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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Nov 21, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Vladimir Brodziansky (10) and guard Jaylen Fisher react after a foul is made against Illinois State Redbirds in the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sean Pokorny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Vladimir Brodziansky (10) and guard Jaylen Fisher react after a foul is made against Illinois State Redbirds in the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sean Pokorny-USA TODAY Sports /

23. TCU Horned Frogs

Previous ranking: N/A

Record: 14-3 (3-2 Big 12)

Like Maryland, TCU has crept into the rankings based purely on grit and overcoming expectations. The Horned Frogs recently won at Texas and held off Iowa State at home to improve to fourth in Big 12 play.

Junior forward Vladimir Brodziansky should be the leader for most improved player in the Big 12 this season. His numbers aren’t spectacular (12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks), but his execution is fantastic. Coach Jamie Dixon’s ability to develop big men has paid dividends early for the Slovakian forward. Brodziansky scored 25 points and grabbed 15 boards against the Cyclones. Young guards Alex Robinson and Jaylen Fisher also deserve huge credit for directing the much-improved TCU attack.

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