[LWC]

I had a little extra time today and no work tomorrow lol so I decided to share my thoughs...

The following is my thoughts on the ratings just based my personal opinion alone, as well as my ratings compared to the origional. Enjoy.

1. Kansas (31) 7-0 775
Looks Good at the the top spot for the moment...(MY RATING # 1)

2. Texas 6-0 732
Have looked good but still the most overated team in america...(MY RATING #5)

3. Villanova 8-0 699
Vey Good team, but not yet in the same league as KU,UK, and Purdue. Reynolds the 2nd best player in america...(MY RATING #4)

4. Kentucky 8-0 672
Still making some childish mistakes but they have the most talent. Could be the team to beat at years end...(MY RATING #3)

5. Purdue 7-0 650
Most Underated team at this point and I believe they could be the best team at this point but untill Kansas loses ill keep them 2nd...(MY RATING #2)

6. Syracuse 8-0 623
The biggest suprise so far for me. After the lost to the DII school I thought they'd be a Joke but there playing great...(MY RATING #6)

8. West Virginia 5-0 600
I think they'll be one of those teams who will lose momentum soon. I don't think there a legit contender for a national title...(MY RATING #15)

8. Duke 7-1 542
Duke is Duke and love them or hate them they can beat anyone on any given day. The individual talent is down but with coach K on the sidelines they'll be tough all season...(MY RATING #10)

9. Tennessee 6-1 483
Athletes everywhere. They could challenge UK for the SEC title and from top to bottom have unreal talent. Smith is so much fun to watch...(MY RATING #7)

10. North Carolina 7-2 441
They play one of the best schedules in college basketball. Some tough losses but also some impressive wins. Looked great in the second half Vs. UK...(MY RATING #8)

11. Florida 8-0 418
Great Coach who is undefeated. Alex Tyus is the most underated player in the nation and should be in the discussion for the all american team. 3rd best team in SEC...(MY RATING #11)

12. Connecticut 6-1 413
Good talent and Dyson has all the tools to be great, with that being said they should jump into the top 10 with an upset victory over UK...(My Rating # 13)

13. Georgetown 6-0 393
Good but not great, they have potential but dont have the greatness thats sets them apart from others this season, They dont have the "it" factor...(MY RATING # 12)

14. Michigan State 6-2 386
Mark this down, this team will be in the final four. had some tough loses against two good teams but could have beaten UNC even though that was the worst game they had played all season...(MY RATING #9)

15. Ohio State 7-1 365
They have a descent team but I don't see them competing for a national title. They should end the season with around 10-11 loses...(My Rating #17)

16. Washington 6-1 276
Thomas is one of the top 3-4 guards in america. The team to beat in the unusually weak PAC-10...(MY RATING #16)

17. UNLV 7-0 253
Don't know alot about them but being 7-0 they have to be pretty good. Jasper has found a home there and should do well...(MY RATING #25)

18. Texas A&M 7-1 216
They are fun to watch and have some good leadership...(MY RATING #18)

19. Cincinnati 5-1 177 Alot like Tennessee they are just stacked with athletes. They are a tough matchup for anyone and as soon as Stephenson starts adapting to the college game they will be very, very dangerous...(MY RATING #14)

20. Butler 6-2 150
Could you imagine Mack in Coach Cal's system?? This team is always dangerous in march...(MY RATING #19)

21. Georgia Tech 6-1 128
I like their talent and on that alone they will be dangerous...(MY RATING #21)

22. Gonzaga 6-2 126
Few is one of the best coaches in america and this years team ins not "soft" like some of the past Zags teams...(My Rating #20)

23. Wisconsin 6-1 104
Great wins this season...(My Rating #22)

24. Vanderbilt 6-1 67
No way this team should be top 25, Me being and SEC fan i'm disappointed in their play thus far, Replace them with Texas Tech...(NR)

24. Clemson 7-2 67
Could compete for the ACC Title, they could potentiall become a dangerous team...(My Rating #23)

*Replace Vandy w/Texas Tech @ #24.

It seems to me that you and I both put a LOT of stock into good guard play: Kansas, Villinova, Michigan State, Purdue all teams that we think will be dangerous in March.

With that said, I like your rankings for the most part. The only significant difference is where we would place UNLV. I do believe they are a top 20 team. I have only seen them play once though, my opinion could change.