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14. Cincinnati
The Bearcats had a great week, knocking off previously unbeaten Mississippi State and then rocking UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. Those two wins are more indicative of the Bearcats than maybe the way in which they started the Xavier game earlier in the month. Cincinnati gets a breather with two more buy games this week before starting the American on New Year’s Eve against Memphis. Expect Cincinnati to re-emerge as a top 10 team sooner than later.
17. Wichita State
The Shockers couldn’t handle Trae Young and the upstart Sooners in Wichita. Maybe this drop is too much. Maybe not. Wichita State is still an American contender and a team that can go deep in March. The biggest concern for Wichita was the slow start, getting down 54-39 at the half. Wichita State had given up more than 66 points in only two previous games. That’s not the norm for Gregg Marshall’s squad.
29. Houston
Big drop for the Cougars after falling at LSU. But don’t be too dismayed. Teams are moving all over the Power 36 by virtue of what is happening. This is still an NCAA tournament team and one that will be right with Wichita State and Cincinnati (and SMU too) for the American title. Houston can continue to improve its profile by knocking off Providence in Connecticut on Wednesday before league play begins on Dec. 28.
34. SMU
The Mustangs move up a bit based on losses by others above. But another huge test comes calling Monday night when Boise State visits Dallas. The Broncos could have easily made a play to be in the Power 36 and a win over SMU on the road would certainly put them here. Shake Milton continues to shine for the Mustangs, regardless of the competition. The hype in the American has been rightfully for Cincinnati, Wichita State and most recently Houston. But SMU will be in the mix within that group by season’s end.
The Bearcats had a great week, knocking off previously unbeaten Mississippi State and then rocking UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. Those two wins are more indicative of the Bearcats than maybe the way in which they started the Xavier game earlier in the month. Cincinnati gets a breather with two more buy games this week before starting the American on New Year’s Eve against Memphis. Expect Cincinnati to re-emerge as a top 10 team sooner than later.
17. Wichita State
The Shockers couldn’t handle Trae Young and the upstart Sooners in Wichita. Maybe this drop is too much. Maybe not. Wichita State is still an American contender and a team that can go deep in March. The biggest concern for Wichita was the slow start, getting down 54-39 at the half. Wichita State had given up more than 66 points in only two previous games. That’s not the norm for Gregg Marshall’s squad.
29. Houston
Big drop for the Cougars after falling at LSU. But don’t be too dismayed. Teams are moving all over the Power 36 by virtue of what is happening. This is still an NCAA tournament team and one that will be right with Wichita State and Cincinnati (and SMU too) for the American title. Houston can continue to improve its profile by knocking off Providence in Connecticut on Wednesday before league play begins on Dec. 28.
34. SMU
The Mustangs move up a bit based on losses by others above. But another huge test comes calling Monday night when Boise State visits Dallas. The Broncos could have easily made a play to be in the Power 36 and a win over SMU on the road would certainly put them here. Shake Milton continues to shine for the Mustangs, regardless of the competition. The hype in the American has been rightfully for Cincinnati, Wichita State and most recently Houston. But SMU will be in the mix within that group by season’s end.
