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7. Arizona Wildcats. After a slow start, Arizona has returned to form, whipping past USC and outscoring UCLA in Pauley to become one of the top contenders for the Pac-12 crown. Arizona had its hiccups in non-conference times, but now with Allonzo Trier back are they whole enough to wipe the map?
8. UCLA Bruins. UCLA has been the most impressive team in non-conference play, but its two losses place them in third in the Pac-12 so far. Will they be able to catch up with these crucial early defeats?
10. Oregon Ducks. Oregon is unstoppable at home and undefeated in Pac-12 play, which means their Saturday tilt with Arizona might give them the best chance at winning this conference. Oregon also has a weekday trip to UCLA which could prove equally crucial.
USC also received votes, although with a 3-4 Pac-12 record, their top 25 days might be over. Utah is coming on at 14-5, receiving one vote.
Full top 25 rankings are below.
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| RANK | SCHOOL | POINTS | RECORD | PREV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANK | SCHOOL | POINTS | RECORD | PREV |
| 1 | Villanova (35) | 1591 | 19-1 | 1 |
| 2 | Kansas (28) | 1572 | 18-1 | 2 |
| 3 | Gonzaga (2) | 1471 | 19-0 | 4 |
| 4 | Kentucky | 1414 | 17-2 | 5 |
| 5 | Baylor | 1379 | 18-1 | 6 |
| 6 | Florida State | 1215 | 18-2 | 10 |
| 7 | Arizona | 1190 | 18-2 | 14 |
| 8 | UCLA | 1177 | 19-2 | 3 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1171 | 18-3 | 9 |
| 10 | Oregon | 1035 | 18-2 | 11 |
| 11 | Butler | 914 | 17-3 | 13 |
| 12 | Virginia | 803 | 15-3 | 16 |
| 13 | Louisville | 796 | 16-4 | 12 |
| 14 | Notre Dame | 767 | 17-3 | 15 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 746 | 16-3 | 17 |
| 16 | Creighton | 731 | 18-2 | 7 |
| 17 | Duke | 628 | 15-4 | 18 |
| 18 | West Virginia | 569 | 15-4 | 7 |
| 19 | Cincinnati | 478 | 17-2 | 20 |
| 20 | Purdue | 412 | 16-4 | 21 |
| 21 | St. Mary's (Cal.) | 290 | 17-2 | 23 |
| 22 | Maryland | 261 | 17-2 | 25 |
| 23 | South Carolina | 171 | 15-4 | 24 |
| 24 | Xavier | 146 | 14-5 | 22 |
| 25 | Florida | 47 | 14-5 | 19 |