The 2020 DII men s college basketball Power 10 rankings for Week 10
The 2020 DII men's college basketball Power 10 rankings for Week 10 NCAA.com
It wasn't all easy this week for the Bearcats, trailing Central Oklahoma well into the second half. But then Northwest Missouri State took over and won by five points, showing this is a team that can win in many different ways and situations. This was the third time the Bearcats have trailed at the half in 21 games and have won all three. Trevor Hudgins, Ryan Hawkins and Diego Bernard lead the way, but this team has several X-factors that can burn you if you're not ready. They meet with Central Missouri on Wednesday looking to avenge their lone loss of the season.
This week: Feb 6. vs. Central Missouri; Feb. 8 vs. Lincoln (MO) No. 2 Lincoln Memorial 21-1 Previous: 2
This team has won 21 in a row. The Railsplitters only loss was on opening day against the team right below them in the Power 10 rankings, in overtime none the less. And here is the frightening part: they seem to be getting better. There's no slowing this offense right now, as they are blowing out opponents, including a 23-point victory over South Atlantic Conference-rival Queens (NC). Lincoln Memorial is scoring 93.3 points per game and winning by an average of 23.9, so this is not simply an offensive juggernaut but a dangerously well-rounded team.
This week: Feb. 5 at Lenoir-Rhyne; Feb. 8 vs. Wingate ALL-STATS TEAM: No. 3 West Texas A&M 21-1 Previous: 3
Another team that is just rolling, the Buffs have recorded eight-straight double-digit victories, eclipsing the 100-point barrier in each of the past two games. The Qua Grant and Joel Murray show is one to watch, with Murray setting a career-high with 32 points in West Texas A&M's latest victory. Head coach Tom Brown picked up his 150th win in the Buffs opener this week, giving him an average of 25 wins per season since coming to Canyon.
This week: Feb. 6 at Lubbock Christian; Feb. 8 at Angelo State 2020 TOURNAMENT: No. 4 UC San Diego 20-1 Previous: 4
The Tritons were tested this week, being taken to overtime by Stanislaus State. But UCSD prevailed, running its winning streak to 13 games. While Tyrell Roberts and Christian Oshita continue to pace this offense, Scott Everman continues to evolve into a third reliable weapon, now scoring 10 or more points in his last four games and in eight of his last 10. The Tritons have their work cut out, playing four of their final six games away from home, but this team looks tough to beat.
This week: Feb. 6 at Chico State PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR WATCHLIST: No. 5 Nova Southeastern 16-2 Previous: 6
The Sharks have a big week ahead, hitting the road to face a Rollins team that upset them by one point earlier this season. This team is a point-scoring machine, averaging 102.8 points over their six-game winning streak. That's what this team is all about, and you better be ready to run or you won't stand a chance against the Sharks' high-tempo attack. Six Sharks are averaging 10.5 points or more per game.
This week: Feb. 5 at Rollins; Feb. 8 at Eckerd
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TOURNAMENT CENTRAL: No. 6 Florida Southern 19-2 Previous: 7
The Mocs picked up their seventh-straight win, avenging one of their two losses with a 82-77 victory over Embry-Riddle. While Brett Hanson continues to pace this offense with 22.6 points per game, Jalyn Hinton is putting up a remarkable season. He's averaging 14.6 points per game with a team-best 9.4 rebounds per game and a DII-best 3.5 blocks per game. This team is deep and looks ready for a deep run.
This week: Feb. 5 at Lynn; Feb. 8 vs. Florida Tech No. 7 Azusa Pacific 16-3 9
The Cougars have won 11 in a row but have a very tough week ahead. They hit the road for a matchup with Point Loma before hosting Chaminade, the two teams that are clumped together with Azusa Pacific atop the PacWest. It's still the Selom Mawugbe show here who is scoring 16.4 points per game while leading DII with a 72.7 field-goal percentage. This week will show us what we need to know about the Cougars, or could open the door for Point Loma into the Power 10.
This week: Feb. 5 at Point Loma; Feb. 8 vs. Chaminade No. 8 St. Edward's 19-2 Previous: NR
The one-week hiatus for St. Edward's is over, going 2-0 over Tarleton State and DBU, two of the tougher teams in the Lone Star Conference. Ashton Spears, Dorian Lopez, Corey Shervill, Jake Krafka and August Haas present an intriguing starting five, scoring 64.5 of the Hilltoppers' 87.7 points per game. The Hilltoppers have one of the better defenses in the conference as well, allowing just 69.4 points per game, which they'll need if they face West Texas A&M in the LSC tournament. HISTORY: No. 9 Indiana (Pa) 18-2 Previous: 5
The Crimson Hawks suffered a tough loss to Mercyhurst to close out their week but are able to hold on in the Power 10 thanks to other teams losing as well. This team seems to just have a lapse on the road every so often, as both losses have come away from Kovalchick and both losses have seen 66 or fewer points scored (granted, Mercyhurst is known for its smothering defense). This team is still very formidable especially with Armoni Foster and Malik Miller, both now averaging over 18 points per game, leading the way.
This week: Feb. 8 vs. Slippery Rock DII UPSETS: No. 10 West Liberty 17-3 NR
This will be met with much disagreement, as the Hilltoppers were merely receiving votes in the NABC poll last week. But we are seeing the West Liberty team I expected it to be, and since a mid-December stumble, this team is on fire. West Liberty has won 11 in a row, averaging 107.0 points per game over that run and defeating its opponents by an average of more than 30 points per game. Dalton Bolon, Will Yoakum and Pat Robinson III are made for this offense all averaging more than 17.7 points per game. This is a very aggressive ranking, but I'm confident the Hilltoppers will continue to perform like a top 10 team through the rest of its Mountain East Conference schedule. In the conversation (in alphabetical order) : Alabama-Huntsville Bellarmine Bridgeport Ferris State Jefferson Grand Valley State Missouri-St. Louis Point Loma Valdosta State
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PRESENTED BY RANKINGS: Before we get started on the Power 10, remember we've added a bonus. For the second week in a row, I'll be looking at how those first regional rankings may unfold come Wednesday, Feb. 19. I'll take a guess each week at who the top seed could be in each of those regions. So, how did we get to these rankings? Here are your latest Power 10 rankings, followed by the first release of my top seeds in each region.DII men s basketball Power 10 Feb 3
(Note: All records and stats through games played Sunday, Feb. 2.) No. 1 Northwest Missouri State 20-1 Previous: 1It wasn't all easy this week for the Bearcats, trailing Central Oklahoma well into the second half. But then Northwest Missouri State took over and won by five points, showing this is a team that can win in many different ways and situations. This was the third time the Bearcats have trailed at the half in 21 games and have won all three. Trevor Hudgins, Ryan Hawkins and Diego Bernard lead the way, but this team has several X-factors that can burn you if you're not ready. They meet with Central Missouri on Wednesday looking to avenge their lone loss of the season.
This week: Feb 6. vs. Central Missouri; Feb. 8 vs. Lincoln (MO) No. 2 Lincoln Memorial 21-1 Previous: 2
This team has won 21 in a row. The Railsplitters only loss was on opening day against the team right below them in the Power 10 rankings, in overtime none the less. And here is the frightening part: they seem to be getting better. There's no slowing this offense right now, as they are blowing out opponents, including a 23-point victory over South Atlantic Conference-rival Queens (NC). Lincoln Memorial is scoring 93.3 points per game and winning by an average of 23.9, so this is not simply an offensive juggernaut but a dangerously well-rounded team.
This week: Feb. 5 at Lenoir-Rhyne; Feb. 8 vs. Wingate ALL-STATS TEAM: No. 3 West Texas A&M 21-1 Previous: 3
Another team that is just rolling, the Buffs have recorded eight-straight double-digit victories, eclipsing the 100-point barrier in each of the past two games. The Qua Grant and Joel Murray show is one to watch, with Murray setting a career-high with 32 points in West Texas A&M's latest victory. Head coach Tom Brown picked up his 150th win in the Buffs opener this week, giving him an average of 25 wins per season since coming to Canyon.
This week: Feb. 6 at Lubbock Christian; Feb. 8 at Angelo State 2020 TOURNAMENT: No. 4 UC San Diego 20-1 Previous: 4
The Tritons were tested this week, being taken to overtime by Stanislaus State. But UCSD prevailed, running its winning streak to 13 games. While Tyrell Roberts and Christian Oshita continue to pace this offense, Scott Everman continues to evolve into a third reliable weapon, now scoring 10 or more points in his last four games and in eight of his last 10. The Tritons have their work cut out, playing four of their final six games away from home, but this team looks tough to beat.
This week: Feb. 6 at Chico State PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR WATCHLIST: No. 5 Nova Southeastern 16-2 Previous: 6
The Sharks have a big week ahead, hitting the road to face a Rollins team that upset them by one point earlier this season. This team is a point-scoring machine, averaging 102.8 points over their six-game winning streak. That's what this team is all about, and you better be ready to run or you won't stand a chance against the Sharks' high-tempo attack. Six Sharks are averaging 10.5 points or more per game.
This week: Feb. 5 at Rollins; Feb. 8 at Eckerd
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TOURNAMENT CENTRAL: No. 6 Florida Southern 19-2 Previous: 7
The Mocs picked up their seventh-straight win, avenging one of their two losses with a 82-77 victory over Embry-Riddle. While Brett Hanson continues to pace this offense with 22.6 points per game, Jalyn Hinton is putting up a remarkable season. He's averaging 14.6 points per game with a team-best 9.4 rebounds per game and a DII-best 3.5 blocks per game. This team is deep and looks ready for a deep run.
This week: Feb. 5 at Lynn; Feb. 8 vs. Florida Tech No. 7 Azusa Pacific 16-3 9
The Cougars have won 11 in a row but have a very tough week ahead. They hit the road for a matchup with Point Loma before hosting Chaminade, the two teams that are clumped together with Azusa Pacific atop the PacWest. It's still the Selom Mawugbe show here who is scoring 16.4 points per game while leading DII with a 72.7 field-goal percentage. This week will show us what we need to know about the Cougars, or could open the door for Point Loma into the Power 10.
This week: Feb. 5 at Point Loma; Feb. 8 vs. Chaminade No. 8 St. Edward's 19-2 Previous: NR
The one-week hiatus for St. Edward's is over, going 2-0 over Tarleton State and DBU, two of the tougher teams in the Lone Star Conference. Ashton Spears, Dorian Lopez, Corey Shervill, Jake Krafka and August Haas present an intriguing starting five, scoring 64.5 of the Hilltoppers' 87.7 points per game. The Hilltoppers have one of the better defenses in the conference as well, allowing just 69.4 points per game, which they'll need if they face West Texas A&M in the LSC tournament. HISTORY: No. 9 Indiana (Pa) 18-2 Previous: 5
The Crimson Hawks suffered a tough loss to Mercyhurst to close out their week but are able to hold on in the Power 10 thanks to other teams losing as well. This team seems to just have a lapse on the road every so often, as both losses have come away from Kovalchick and both losses have seen 66 or fewer points scored (granted, Mercyhurst is known for its smothering defense). This team is still very formidable especially with Armoni Foster and Malik Miller, both now averaging over 18 points per game, leading the way.
This week: Feb. 8 vs. Slippery Rock DII UPSETS: No. 10 West Liberty 17-3 NR
This will be met with much disagreement, as the Hilltoppers were merely receiving votes in the NABC poll last week. But we are seeing the West Liberty team I expected it to be, and since a mid-December stumble, this team is on fire. West Liberty has won 11 in a row, averaging 107.0 points per game over that run and defeating its opponents by an average of more than 30 points per game. Dalton Bolon, Will Yoakum and Pat Robinson III are made for this offense all averaging more than 17.7 points per game. This is a very aggressive ranking, but I'm confident the Hilltoppers will continue to perform like a top 10 team through the rest of its Mountain East Conference schedule. In the conversation (in alphabetical order) : Alabama-Huntsville Bellarmine Bridgeport Ferris State Jefferson Grand Valley State Missouri-St. Louis Point Loma Valdosta State