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NCAA Basketball: Conference battles shake up top 25

By Doug Winkey

Jan 21, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) reacts after falling against the Portland Pilots during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 73-52. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) reacts after falling against the Portland Pilots during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 73-52. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Shake Milton (1) drives on Houston Cougars guard Galen Robinson Jr. (25) in the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Shake Milton (1) drives on Houston Cougars guard Galen Robinson Jr. (25) in the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

25. SMU Mustangs

Previous Ranking: NA

Record: 17-4 (7-1 American)

The American Athletic Conference claims its second top 25 spot thanks to Southern Methodist. SMU took down Houston and Connecticut last week and have won three straight since losing at Cincinnati. The Mustangs will next battle UCF in Orlando.

Semi Ojeleye and Shake Milton have propelled the Ponies thus far. They currently combine for nearly 31 points and 11 rebounds an evening. Ben Moore and Sterling Brown also average more than 10 points a game to form a pretty balanced attack. Most impressively, this squad shoots over 40 percent as a group. Cincinnati might be the AAC power, but SMU will likely stay right on their heels through the rest of winter.

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