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NCAA Basketball: Big 12 causing big changes to top 25

By Doug Winkey

Feb 4, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Deonte Burton (30) shoots a jump shot as Kansas Jayhawks forward Landen Lucas (33) defends during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Deonte Burton (30) shoots a jump shot as Kansas Jayhawks forward Landen Lucas (33) defends during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) stands with fans and teammates for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Syracuse Orange 84-66 at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) stands with fans and teammates for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Syracuse Orange 84-66 at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Previous Ranking: 21

Record: 18-7 (7-5 ACC)

Notre Dame was fading fast until they got past Wake Forest on Tuesday evening. They had lost four straight prior to their victory over the Demon Deacons. The Irish get Florida State at home with a prime chance to move up the national rankings.

Bonzie Colson exploded for 27 points over the Demon Deacons. That was his highest scoring output since 20 points in late January. V.J. Beachem, Matt Farrell, and Steve Vasturia also scored over 10 points in the seven-point win. Notre Dame is in a strange spot right now but is probably a solid tournament team barring some bad losses down the stretch.

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