Power 24

Welcome to Bracketville’s Power 24.  It’s a look at teams based on performance and potential. This way, a team’s full profile is more inclusive, including strength of schedule, wins against top teams, and evalation against the RPI.  Just as important, teams are put through the “eye test.” 

Updated November 23: Our Power 24 is not configured like a traditional poll.  The goal is to evaluate both current performance and season-long potential.  Granted there will be some fluctuations early; but we’re not as interested in bouncing teams based on one game or one week.  Syracuse is our lone exception this week.

Moving up:  Syracuse, Gonzaga  |  Moving out:  Mississippi State, Oklahoma

Next Update: November 30

BRACKETVille  Power 24
1	Kansas	Despite close call with Memphis, Jayhawks are the favorites.
2	Michigan State	This group has already shown some toughness.
3	Texas	Longhorns will push for a No. 1 seed.
4	Kentucky	A shaky start hasn’t dimmed this team’s potential.
5	Villanova	These Wildcats will be tough, too.
6	Purdue	Boilers are a threat if Hummel and Johnson stay healthy.
7	North Carolina	Despite a loss, this team has some scary talent that can gel.
8	Washington	Huskies are our pick as Pac-10 favorite.
9	Duke	Same question … How much inside game will emerge?
10	West Virginia	How consistent will the Mountaineers’ be?
11	Syracuse	Orange were very impressive in New York.
12	Tennessee	If the defense stays focused, the Vols will be dangerous.
13	Clemson	The Tigers have the pieces in place for another run.
14	Michigan	Athletes are in place to give the Wolverines a chance.
15	Butler	Dont’ be fooled by scores; the Bulldogs win true road games.
16	Connecticut	Huskies will be solid again; good nucleus in play.
17	Ohio State	Overall, pretty solid start for the Buckeyes.
18	Georgetown	Not completely sold, but the Hoyas push on.
19	Louisville	Remember this … Pitino teams always look better in January.
20	Maryland	We’ll know more about the Terps after Maui.
21	Gonzaga	Tough showing in East Lansing; have length and size.
22	Oklahoma State	Cowboys love to run and shoot the 3-pointer.
23	California	A big drop; but the Bears weren’t at full strength in New York.
24	Minnesota	Gophers will match Tubby’s intensity.

 

Also considered: Oklahoma, Mississippi, Dayton, Illinois, Mississippi State, Tulsa, Xavier, Memphis, Georgia Tech, LSU.

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