NCAA Basketball: Mid-major power rankings after week 1 of 2022-23

NCAA Basketball: Top 30 mid-major power rankings after week 1 of 2022-23

By Ryan Kay | Nov 16, 2022

Mar 17, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Murray State Racers guard DaQuan Smith (1) reacts after a basket against the San Francisco Dons in the second half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Made an impression by being able to pull off an early season upset

No. 24– Grambling

Conference: SWAC

Best Win: Colorado (83-74)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: One

Number of victories over non-mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero

Notable Defeats: None

Non-Conference Record: 2-0

RPI Ranking: 3

KenPom Ranking: 298

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 304

Sagarin Ranking: 278

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: One

Total Points from Rankings: 883

No. 23 – Quinnipiac

Conference: MAAC

Best Win: At Rhode Island (67-62)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero

Number of victories over non-mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: One

Notable Defeats: None

Non-Conference Record: 3-0

RPI Ranking: 185

KenPom Ranking: 201

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 244

Sagarin Ranking: 248

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 878

No. 22 – Wagner

Conference: NEC

Best Win: At Temple (76-73 OT)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero

Number of victories over non-mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: One

Notable Defeat: At La Salle (77-69)

Non-Conference Record: 2-1

RPI Ranking: 96

KenPom Ranking: 261

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 203

Sagarin Ranking: 237

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: One

Total Points from Rankings: 797

No. 21– Troy

Conference: Sun Belt

Best Win: At Florida State (79-72)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: One

Number of victories over non-mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero

Notable Defeats: None

Non-Conference Record: 3-0

RPI Ranking: 249

KenPom Ranking: 182

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 160

Sagarin Ranking: 164

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: One

Total Points from Rankings: 755

No. 20– Texas Southern

Conference: SWAC

Best Win: Arizona State (67-66 OT)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: One

Number of victories over non-mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero

Notable Defeats: At Texas Tech (78-54) and at San Francisco (90-77)

Non-Conference Record: 1-2

RPI Ranking: 67

KenPom Ranking: 221

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 251

Sagarin Ranking: 208

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 747

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