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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