1. Villanova -18: Villanova is one of the few teams who have been able to hold onto the #1 ranking for more than a week. The Wildcats are clicking on all cylinders at the moment and have won 15 of their last 16 games including most recently dispatching a quality Temple Owls team on the road. The Wildcats are at home next to take on the Butler Bulldogs.
2. Kansas -17.98: Kansas is challenging for that top spot and it's easy to see why. Winners of 6 straight, they just recently dispatched a former #1 team in Oklahoma for the second time this season. The Jayhawks have five top-25 RPI wins, nine top-50 RPI wins and just one loss outside of the top 20 this season.
3. Oklahoma -17.55: The Oklahoma Sooners are in the midst of their worst slump of the season having dropped three of their last 4 games, with the most recent being a narrow loss at Texas Tech. The Sooners face an extremely tough battle in their next contest as they travel to Morgantown to take on "Press" Virginia.
4. Virginia -17.45: The Cavaliers bounced back from their disappointing loss at Camden Indoor Stadium by putting the proverbial boots to NC State. In a game that was tied at the half, Virginia clamped down on the defensive end and turned the game into a complete blowout. They have an extremely tough matchup on deck as they travel to take on Miami.
5. Maryland -17.15: Maryland suffered what has to be considered the worst loss of the season as they narrowly fell at Minnesota in their last contest giving the Golden Gophers their first conference win. Melo Trimble struggled in the loss but it was a coming out party for former Duke Blue Devil Rasheed Sulaimon who scored a career-high 28 points
6. Xavier -16.85: The Musketeers have won seven of eight since losing at home to Georgetown. They own wins over Dayton, USC and Alabama, and they've beaten Providence twice and have a chance to avenge their lone loss during that stretch as they travel to take on the Hoyas up next.
7. Michigan St -16.3: The Spartans have now won six of their past seven games since their overtime loss at Purdue. They most recently dispatched a surging Wisconsin team in a game that they never trailed. They now have eight top-55 RPI wins, including victories over Kansas, Maryland, Louisville and Indiana. The Spartans travel to Columbus next to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
8. Miami -15.8: The Hurricanes have won five straight since losing at North Carolina State which puts them in a tie atop the ACC standings with North Carolina. They and have seven top-50 RPI wins and will try for number 8 as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers at home on Saturday.
9. Iowa -15.4: Iowa put in somewhat of a head scratching performance in their last contest, falling to Penn State, however their resume still includes five top-50 RPI wins and one sub-35 loss. They are back at home to take on the Wisconsin Badgers up next.
10. West Virginia -15.15: The Mountaineers have compiled an impressive resume this season with wins over Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor, Texas Tech and San Diego State. All of their losses this season have come to teams in the RPI Top 30. They have a chance for another resume building win as they host the Virginia Cavaliers up next.
1. Villanova -18: Villanova is one of the few teams who have been able to hold onto the #1 ranking for more than a week. The Wildcats are clicking on all cylinders at the moment and have won 15 of their last 16 games including most recently dispatching a quality Temple Owls team on the road. The Wildcats are at home next to take on the Butler Bulldogs.
2. Kansas -17.98: Kansas is challenging for that top spot and it's easy to see why. Winners of 6 straight, they just recently dispatched a former #1 team in Oklahoma for the second time this season. The Jayhawks have five top-25 RPI wins, nine top-50 RPI wins and just one loss outside of the top 20 this season.
3. Oklahoma -17.55: The Oklahoma Sooners are in the midst of their worst slump of the season having dropped three of their last 4 games, with the most recent being a narrow loss at Texas Tech. The Sooners face an extremely tough battle in their next contest as they travel to Morgantown to take on "Press" Virginia.
4. Virginia -17.45: The Cavaliers bounced back from their disappointing loss at Camden Indoor Stadium by putting the proverbial boots to NC State. In a game that was tied at the half, Virginia clamped down on the defensive end and turned the game into a complete blowout. They have an extremely tough matchup on deck as they travel to take on Miami.
5. Maryland -17.15: Maryland suffered what has to be considered the worst loss of the season as they narrowly fell at Minnesota in their last contest giving the Golden Gophers their first conference win. Melo Trimble struggled in the loss but it was a coming out party for former Duke Blue Devil Rasheed Sulaimon who scored a career-high 28 points
6. Xavier -16.85: The Musketeers have won seven of eight since losing at home to Georgetown. They own wins over Dayton, USC and Alabama, and they've beaten Providence twice and have a chance to avenge their lone loss during that stretch as they travel to take on the Hoyas up next.
7. Michigan St -16.3: The Spartans have now won six of their past seven games since their overtime loss at Purdue. They most recently dispatched a surging Wisconsin team in a game that they never trailed. They now have eight top-55 RPI wins, including victories over Kansas, Maryland, Louisville and Indiana. The Spartans travel to Columbus next to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
8. Miami -15.8: The Hurricanes have won five straight since losing at North Carolina State which puts them in a tie atop the ACC standings with North Carolina. They and have seven top-50 RPI wins and will try for number 8 as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers at home on Saturday.
9. Iowa -15.4: Iowa put in somewhat of a head scratching performance in their last contest, falling to Penn State, however their resume still includes five top-50 RPI wins and one sub-35 loss. They are back at home to take on the Wisconsin Badgers up next.
10. West Virginia -15.15: The Mountaineers have compiled an impressive resume this season with wins over Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor, Texas Tech and San Diego State. All of their losses this season have come to teams in the RPI Top 30. They have a chance for another resume building win as they host the Virginia Cavaliers up next.
11. Arizona -14.8: The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat in the PAC 12 once again this season and have won six straight since losing to Oregon. They have two top-50 RPI wins and just one loss outside of the top 50 this season. They travel to Colorado to take on a very tough Buffaloes team up next.
12. Purdue -14.65: The Boilermakers have won two of three since losing at Maryland. They own four top-40 RPI wins including a resume building victory over Michigan State. The face a tall task up next however as they travel to Assembly Hall to take on the Indiana Hoosiers.
13. North Carolina -14.15: The Tar Heels are coming off what can only be described as a heartbreaking loss at home to the Duke Blue Devils. The Tar Heels allowed Duke to hang around all game and were unable to close the game out in the final minutes. The decision not to call a time out on the last possession is sure to haunt head coach Roy Williams for the remainder of the season.
14. Kentucky -14.05: The Kentucky Wildcats are finally playing like the team many expected this season. Since losing to Tennessee, the Wildcats have rattled off 4 straight wins, including an impressive performance against South Carolina last weekend. Kentucky now sits alone atop the SEC conference.
15. Dayton -13.9: Dayton suffered just their 4th loss of the season earlier this week as they fell at St Joe's which put them in a three way tie atop the A-10 standings. The regular season title could be decided on March 5th when they take on VCU.
16. Iowa State -13.5: The Cyclones are a tough teams to figure out this season. They have been hot and cold all year and have put in some spectacular performances in wins over Kansas and Oklahoma, but were just swept this past season by Baylor. They should get back on track in their next contest as they take on the lowly TCU Horned Frogs.
17. Duke -13.25: The Blue Devils are starting to play some inspired basketball as of late having defeated both Virginia and most recently handed the Tar Heels their lone loss of the season in Chapel Hill. The defending National Champs are a legitimate threat to once again make a deep run in this year's tournament.
18. Notre Dame -12.9: Notre Dame is a team that has seemingly flown under the radar this season, but could be a dark horse come tournament time. The Irish have four top-50 RPI wins and zero losses outside of the top 50. They hold some impressive wins having beaten Iowa, North Carolina, Duke and Louisville this season.
19. Texas -12.65: The Longhorns have dropped their past two contests after winning 4 straight, however both losses have come on the road against both Oklahoma and Iowa State. They are back at home against a surging Baylor team up next.
11. Arizona -14.8: The Wildcats appear to be the team to beat in the PAC 12 once again this season and have won six straight since losing to Oregon. They have two top-50 RPI wins and just one loss outside of the top 50 this season. They travel to Colorado to take on a very tough Buffaloes team up next.
12. Purdue -14.65: The Boilermakers have won two of three since losing at Maryland. They own four top-40 RPI wins including a resume building victory over Michigan State. The face a tall task up next however as they travel to Assembly Hall to take on the Indiana Hoosiers.
13. North Carolina -14.15: The Tar Heels are coming off what can only be described as a heartbreaking loss at home to the Duke Blue Devils. The Tar Heels allowed Duke to hang around all game and were unable to close the game out in the final minutes. The decision not to call a time out on the last possession is sure to haunt head coach Roy Williams for the remainder of the season.
14. Kentucky -14.05: The Kentucky Wildcats are finally playing like the team many expected this season. Since losing to Tennessee, the Wildcats have rattled off 4 straight wins, including an impressive performance against South Carolina last weekend. Kentucky now sits alone atop the SEC conference.
15. Dayton -13.9: Dayton suffered just their 4th loss of the season earlier this week as they fell at St Joe's which put them in a three way tie atop the A-10 standings. The regular season title could be decided on March 5th when they take on VCU.
16. Iowa State -13.5: The Cyclones are a tough teams to figure out this season. They have been hot and cold all year and have put in some spectacular performances in wins over Kansas and Oklahoma, but were just swept this past season by Baylor. They should get back on track in their next contest as they take on the lowly TCU Horned Frogs.
17. Duke -13.25: The Blue Devils are starting to play some inspired basketball as of late having defeated both Virginia and most recently handed the Tar Heels their lone loss of the season in Chapel Hill. The defending National Champs are a legitimate threat to once again make a deep run in this year's tournament.
18. Notre Dame -12.9: Notre Dame is a team that has seemingly flown under the radar this season, but could be a dark horse come tournament time. The Irish have four top-50 RPI wins and zero losses outside of the top 50. They hold some impressive wins having beaten Iowa, North Carolina, Duke and Louisville this season.
19. Texas -12.65: The Longhorns have dropped their past two contests after winning 4 straight, however both losses have come on the road against both Oklahoma and Iowa State. They are back at home against a surging Baylor team up next.
20. Indiana -12.55: The Hoosiers have dropped three of their past seven games but are still tied with Iowa atop the Big Ten standings. They have three top-50 RPI wins, including a victory over Iowa. They have a chance to get back on the winning track as they are back home, where they are undefeated up next against the Purdue Boilermakers.
21. Louisville -12.15: Since announcing a self-imposed postseason ban, the Cards have dropped two straight games. Louisville’s remaining six games are against teams ranked in the KenPom.com top 75.
22. SMU -12: The Mustangs have been struggling as of late. After being the lone undefeated team in the nation, they have alternated wins and losses over their last 8 games with their most recent being a 68-62 defeat at UConn. The Mustangs should get back on track at Moody Coliseum as they take on the ECU Pirates.
23. Oregon -11.75: The Oregon Ducks will look to get back on track in their next contest as they are at home against the Oregon State Beavers. Their resume features eight top-50 RPI wins and three sub-50 losses.
24. Baylor -11.35: Baylor is coming off their second win of the season over Iowa State and are one of two schools who hold a victory over the Cyclones in Ames this season. The Bears have three top-50 RPI wins and zero losses outside of the top 35.
25. Texas Tech -11: The Red Raiders are currently on an impressive winning streak with wins over Iowa State, Baylor and Oklahoma. Their resume features six top-50 RPI wins and just two losses outside of the top 30.
Power Ratings compute offensive and defensive statistics into one number for each team, while accounting for factors like recent performances and strength of schedule. Power Ratings can be used as a baseline for relative spread index to compare current or future match-ups between two teams. The relative spread does not account for non-statistical factors like home-field advantage, recent injuries, game time decisions, rivalries, publicity, and weather.
20. Indiana -12.55: The Hoosiers have dropped three of their past seven games but are still tied with Iowa atop the Big Ten standings. They have three top-50 RPI wins, including a victory over Iowa. They have a chance to get back on the winning track as they are back home, where they are undefeated up next against the Purdue Boilermakers.
21. Louisville -12.15: Since announcing a self-imposed postseason ban, the Cards have dropped two straight games. Louisville’s remaining six games are against teams ranked in the KenPom.com top 75.
22. SMU -12: The Mustangs have been struggling as of late. After being the lone undefeated team in the nation, they have alternated wins and losses over their last 8 games with their most recent being a 68-62 defeat at UConn. The Mustangs should get back on track at Moody Coliseum as they take on the ECU Pirates.
23. Oregon -11.75: The Oregon Ducks will look to get back on track in their next contest as they are at home against the Oregon State Beavers. Their resume features eight top-50 RPI wins and three sub-50 losses.
24. Baylor -11.35: Baylor is coming off their second win of the season over Iowa State and are one of two schools who hold a victory over the Cyclones in Ames this season. The Bears have three top-50 RPI wins and zero losses outside of the top 35.
25. Texas Tech -11: The Red Raiders are currently on an impressive winning streak with wins over Iowa State, Baylor and Oklahoma. Their resume features six top-50 RPI wins and just two losses outside of the top 30.
Power Ratings compute offensive and defensive statistics into one number for each team, while accounting for factors like recent performances and strength of schedule. Power Ratings can be used as a baseline for relative spread index to compare current or future match-ups between two teams. The relative spread does not account for non-statistical factors like home-field advantage, recent injuries, game time decisions, rivalries, publicity, and weather.
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