The Ducks handed two previously unbeaten teams their first losses of the season in back-to-back games, knocking off UCLA with help from a Dillon Brooks buzzer-beater, before thrashing USC just a few days later. After last year’s magical post-season run, the pre-season potential of this Oregon group is beginning to be gradually realized.
2. UCLA Bruins (14-1)
Last Game: (W) 76-63 @ Oregon State | Streak: 1W
It was no surprise that UCLA ended up one more defensive possession away from remaining undefeated, as all season long, it’s been the Bruins porous defense that has been the only cause for concern for Steve Alford’s superbly gifted group.