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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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Mar 20, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Reggie Upshaw (30), guard Giddy Potts (20) and forward Darnell Harris (0) react during the second half of the second round against the Syracuse Orange in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Reggie Upshaw (30), guard Giddy Potts (20) and forward Darnell Harris (0) react during the second half of the second round against the Syracuse Orange in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

24. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

Previous Ranking: NA

Record: 17-3 (7-0 Conference-USA)

C-USA makes its debut in our rankings thanks to some impressive performances from its top team. MTSU took two straight road games over Florida International and Florida Atlantic to remain king of the conference. They will host 11th place Southern Miss on Thursday.

Giddy Potts and Reggie Upshaw have both been huge this year, averaging 15.1 and 14.9 points per game, respectively. They were two major pieces returning on the team that upset title favorite Michigan State last year. However, the real story in Murfreesboro has got to be Arkansas transfer JaCorey Williams. The former Razorback is putting up 17.9 points and 7.1 boards in just under 30 minutes a night. This might be an even more dangerous team than last year’s upset squad. Watch out for this program.

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