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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 18, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Tarik Phillip (12) celebrates from the bench during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Tarik Phillip (12) celebrates from the bench during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

19. West Virginia Mountaineers

Previous Ranking: 8

Record: 15-4 (4-3 Big 12)

WVU suffered two unexpected losses, hosting Oklahoma and at Kansas State. The team is now tied for third going into a brutal showdown at Kansas in Phog Allen Fieldhouse.

Jevon Carter has assumed the scoring lead for the Mountaineers (11.9 points an evening). He scored 23 in the shocking home upset against the Sooners while pulling down 11 rebounds and dishing out six assists. Fellow guard Tarik Phillip had 20 points against the Wildcats. Top forward Esa Ahmad has been horrible in their two losses with just 4.5 points and two rebounds. He needs to be much better if this team is to have any real chance in the Big 12.

Top forward Esa Ahmad has been horrible in their two losses with just 4.5 points and two rebounds. He needs to be much better if this team is to have any real chance in the Big 12.

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