Kentucky is the new No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 and will certainly take over the top spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll that comes out soon.
In fact, most everyone had the Wildcats ranked No. 1 this week…well, everyone except Jeff Goodman and the folks at ESPN.
Goodman has Indiana ranked No. 1.
Here’s an excerpt and his thoughts below:
1. Indiana Hoosiers
Record: 3-0
Last week’s ranking: 14
The Hoosiers are shooting 44 percent from 3. James Blackmon Jr. is shooting 44 percent from beyond the arc thus far, and he’s averaging 23 points and 7.3 boards. Indiana has the neutral-site win against Kansas on its résumé, which is arguably the most impressive win of the early season.
2. Kentucky Wildcats
Record: 4-0
Last week’s ranking: 3
The Cats had no trouble with Michigan State at Madison Square Garden at the Champions Classic, largely due to the play of freshman Malik Monk and fellow guard Isaiah Briscoe. Monk scored 23 points and was 7-of-11 from deep in the 21-point win.
3. Villanova Wildcats
Record: 5-0
Last week’s ranking: 4
The defending national champs have started strong with a close win at Purdue before winning the Charleston Classic on Sunday. Josh Hart, who nearly left for the NBA Draft after last season, made six of eight 3s against Wake Forest and finished with 30 points.
I guess big enough of an idiot that a value a win over Kansas far more right now than one over Michigan State. https://t.co/KP3kwtrhxO
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) November 21, 2016
