The Epoch Times College Basketball Power Rankings

Kentucky takes the top spot for the fourth straight week, but two new teams enter the rankings.
The Epoch Times College Basketball Power Rankings
Austin Rivers’s (0) last-second three-pointer against North Carolina was his sixth of the day and gave him 29 points in the winning effort. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
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Duke v North Carolina

10. Marquette (21–5)—The Golden Eagles have quietly won nine of their last ten games to move into second place with a 10–3 record in an albeit weakened Big East. This week: at Connecticut (Saturday). Previous: NR

9. Baylor (21–4)—
Bears played Big 12 leaders Kansas and Missouri in back-to-back games for the second time this season, and lost them both for the second time this season. This week: versus Iowa State (Monday), versus Kansas State (Saturday). Previous: 5

8. Michigan State (20–5)—Spartans jump back into the rankings here with wins in five of their last six games, punctuated by a 58–48 win at Ohio State to put them back on top of the conference. This week: versus Wisconsin (Thursday), at Purdue (Sunday). Previous: NR

7. North Carolina (21–4)—
Roy Williams’s club recovered nicely from a shocking last-second home loss to Duke Wednesday with a 70–52 win over 19–5 Virginia. This week: at Miami (Wednesday), versus Clemson (Saturday). Previous: 6

6. Ohio State (21–4)—Buckeyes move back a bit after putting up just 48 points in a home loss to Michigan State, but are still tied for the Big Ten lead. This week: at Minnesota (Tuesday), at Michigan (Saturday). Previous: 4

5. Duke (21–4)—Blue Devils’ shocking win Wednesday at North Carolina was huge for the team, given their recent losses, and keeps them tied atop the ACC. This week: versus N.C. State (Thursday), at Boston College (Sunday). Previous: 8

4. Kansas (20–5)—Jayhawks won convincingly at Baylor 68–54 last Monday night, but this Monday night’s test is at a place that may be even tougher. This week: at Kansas State (Monday), versus Texas Tech (Saturday). Previous: 7

3. Missouri (23–2)—The first-place Tigers passed another test with a 72–57 win over Baylor Saturday and have a chance this week to avenge an earlier loss this week against Oklahoma State. This week: versus Oklahoma State (Wednesday), at Texas A&M (Saturday). Previous: 3

2. Syracuse (25–1)—
Orangemen look like they stabilized since the return of center Fab Melo, though coach Boeheim wasn’t pleased after a 64–61 OT win over Georgetown last Monday. This week: at Louisville (Monday), at Rutgers (Saturday). Previous: 2

1. Kentucky (25–1)—Wildcats have now won 17 straight since their lone, one-point loss at Indiana and have just five games remaining until the SEC tournament. This week: versus Mississippi (Saturday). Previous: 1

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