Villanova has faltered twice this year, both times to Top 10 squads and the pollsters have punished the Wildcats in the rankings. Now, 'Nova, the winners of six straight, is slowly creeping back up and find themselves again in the Top 10 at #6following a week where they defeated Seton Hall at home and then-#18 Butler at Hinkle.
Kansas remains the top team in the country gathering 63 of 65 first place votes. Oklahoma, Maryland, Michigan State, and North Carolina round out the top 5.
The Big East is also represented by Xavier (#7), Providence (#12), and Butler at #23.