NCAA College Basketball Rankings: Week 3 Top 25
NCAA college basketball top 25 rankings for Week 3 of the 2015 season. Maryland and Kentucky sit atop the poll again, but who follows?
Just like that, we are in Week 3 of the 2015 season. Below are my top 25 college basketball rankings as of Nov. 23.
1. Maryland
The most talented starting five in the nation. Transfer Robert Carter Jr. has made a big-time impact.
2. Kentucky
Won in the past with elite size, this year the formula for the success has been sublime perimeter play. Jamal Murray is the guy for this team.
3. Michigan State
Denzel Valentine is the next great Spartan that is fully capable of leading Izzo to his second national title.
4. Kansas
Collapsed down the stretch vs. Michigan State, but still a very elite team. Perry Ellis’ 16th year in college hoops is looking like it will be a memorable one.
5. Indiana
Thomas Bryant’s interior ability on both ends is what makes this Hoosiers team a different kind of dangerous.
6. North Carolina
Marcus Paige will be back for Maryland. The Tar Heels lost on the road at Northern Iowa without him, but that doesn’t sway me from their potential.
7. Miami
Convincing wins over Butler and Utah already in this early season. Sublime guard play and a double-double guy down low in Tonye Jekiri.
8. Villanova
Lot of guys who can create. Loaded with offense.
9. Duke
Grayson Allen has elevated his game to that next level.
10. Gonzaga
That frontline is arguably the most talented in the country.
11. Xavier
Embarrassed Michigan in Ann Arbor. These guys play big boy basketball. Great balance with nearly five guys that average double figures.
12. Purdue
Six guys averaging double figures. The staple of Boilermaker success continues to be a rugged defense. Add another devastating frontline with Caleb Swanigan, AJ Hammons and Isaac Haas.
13. UConn
A couple of transfers leading the way in Sterling Gibbs and Rodney Purvis. Keep an eye on the big fella Amida Brimah, might be his breakout season.
14. Notre Dame
Demetrius Jackson could be the best point guard in the country. Zack Auguste continues to produce.
15. Arizona
An impressive win over Boise State. Gabe York has elevated his game. Transfer Ryan Anderson has made an immediate impact.
16. Iowa State
Lots of talent. Lots of offense. Same tempo. Seamless transition with Prohm era fully underway.
17. Oklahoma
Buddy Hield is looking like a legit National Player of the Year.
18. Dayton
Archie Miller is one of the best coaches in the land. The Flyers remain relevant thanks to the phenomenal start for JMU transfer Charles Cooke. He’s a legit star.
19. Virginia
Lack of scoring options is hurting this team early on. London Perrantes must give them more on the end.
20. LSU
Ben Simmons has lived up to the hype. Just wow.
21. Butler
Tyler Lewis and Kellen Dunham make for a dangerous backcourt. This team can put up points in a flurry.
22. Cal
A nice blend of blue chip talent and proven veterans have made a good early impression.
23. George Washington
Impressive performance in the win over UVA. Handled Wahoo’s defensive pressure, and played composed ball for 40 minutes.
24. Oregon
Early wins over Baylor and Valpo have me liking this Ducks team.
25. Cincinnati
Same Old Cincy. Gritty.
