9. Gonzaga - The Zags move in, just ahead of St. Mary’s. Under the radar this year a bit, if they can play better defense, they’ll be a factor in March.
8. Virginia - Default ACC team. Good team but not one that strikes me as a real title threat.
7. Tennessee - Because of an elite D, the computers love this team but this is a team I don’t totally buy. Gave Kentucky life yesterday in a game where UK was asking to get picked apart on defense.
6. Texas - Rodney Terry will probably earn this gig. Like I said, this league is a nightly meat grinder. If Texas manages a top-3 result, I’ll be curious what direction they go.
5. Kansas - Finding ways to win. Game at K-State Tuesday will be one of the must see games of the year. The place will be electric
4. Purdue - I’ve got my doubts about the Big Ten this year which is probably unfair to Purdue. The defense is good enough to make a Final 4. Really well coached team.
3. Houston - I’m dropping the Cougs this week. Beating USF by 6 at home was a meh effort.
2. UCLA - Haven’t lost a game since before Thanksgiving and looking good doing it. Not much more to say
1. Alabama - I’ve watched them beat Houston and eviscerate LSU yesterday. There 5 wins in league have been by double digits including yesterday’s 40-point win. Brandon Miller might not just be the Frosh of year, he may end up NPOY.
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