Nothing lasts forever, isn’t that the saying? After four straight weeks of Villanova, Purdue and Virginia topping our Power Rankings—in that order—we finally have a changing of the guard at the top after all three lost in the same week. Much like the AP poll, the Cavaliers actually wound up moving up a spot after all the dust settled, which seems like a testament to how unique this season has been. While these rankings weigh strongly (but certainly not entirely) on recent results/performance, it’s important to not be overly reactive to one bad result, especially if it’s an anomaly compared to a team’s overall play or trend of late.
Power Rankings: Michigan State Leads New-Look Top 25
