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Sunday, January 14, 2001
Conference play sours a few seeds
ESPN.com
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This isn't based on coaches or AP votes. The seedings below aren't done with the aid of computers or slide rules. ESPN.com's Sweet 16 is simply a weekly ranking of the top teams in the nation.
And if the season ended today ... well, you know the rest. And your opinions are welcomed. Click here to voice your approval or disdain for this week's Sweet 16.
(Records as of Sunday, Jan. 7)
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No. 1 Seeds
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TEAM
 Stanford
Record: 13-0
 Michigan State
Record: 12-1
 Duke
Record: 13-1
 Tennessee
Record: 14-1
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COMMENT
And to think, in the preseason we thought it would be that other Pac-10 "power" holding down this spot.
Up Next: Steady dose of Oregon at home.
Nobody goes through the Big Ten unbeaten. But we didn't think Spartans would ever be .500 in conference.
Up Next: Hosting Northwestern & Wisconsin.
Two ACC routs give Dukies 49 wins in past 51 conference games -- including 20 straight on road.
Up Next: 21st straight at NC State; Cavs at home.
We dropped them after losing to Virginia. They're back as a No. 1 after six straight road wins since.
Up Next: No easy homecoming Tuesday: Alabama.
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No. 2 Seeds
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TEAM
 Wake Forest
Record: 12-1
 Kansas
Record: 12-1
 Illinois
Record: 12-3
 Virginia
Record: 11-1
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COMMENT
Losing by one at UNC doesn't take much luster off this bunch. Just enough to fall a spot, for now.
Up Next: Chance to regroup before next ACC test.
Teetering on either being very good, or very beatable in Big 12. We may find out Sooner, rather then later.
Up Next: Week of practice; trip to Oklahoma.
Believe it or not, first week of Big Ten had to feel like a breather. It'll get tougher.
Up Next: Tricky test at Iowa; Michigan at home.
Took a close look at the numbers this week. No. 25 in RPI with a 117th-ranked schedule.
Up Next: Chance to skew numbers Saturday at Duke
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No. 3 Seeds
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TEAM
 North Carolina
Record: 11-2
 Syracuse
Record: 13-1
 Maryland
Record: 11-3
 Florida
Record: 10-2
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COMMENT
Continue to make strides, as they climb up this list. Can really impress us with win Wedesday.
Up Next: At Maryland; Home to Marquette.
Short-handed in Pittsburgh, turned on defense to escape with win. Still best in Big East -- so far.
Up Next: Not much: Rutgers & W. Virginia.
OK, it seems the Terps can put 100 on just about anyone. Averaging 93.1 ppg (3rd in nation).
Up Next: First true test since Nov.: UNC on Wednesday.
Losing Brent Wright didn't make start to SEC slate any easier -- see: Sunday's loss at South Carolina.
Up Next: Start of three-game homestand.
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No. 4 Seeds
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TEAM
 Wisconsin
Record: 10-2
 Iowa State
Record: 13-1
 USC
Record: 12-2
 Georgetown
Record: 13-0
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COMMENT
Nearly went 0-2 to start the Big Ten. Could easily be 1-3 by this time next week.
Up Next: Trips to West Lafayette and East Lansing.
This could be a cameo appearance, but Tinsley & Co. have exceeded expectations and deserve this spot for now.
Up Next: Trips to Oklahoma St. and Missouri.
Best game in SoCal no longer can be found in Pauley. Trepagnier's return only adds fuel to this Pac-10 upstart.
Up Next: Opportunity to go 4-0 in conference.
The numbers don't say Sweet 16 (164th-ranked schedule). But we're going with out gut after two Big East wins.
Up Next: Week to prepare for VaTech.
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ALSO SEE
Jan. 2: Sweet 16
Dec. 25: Sweet 16
Dec. 17: Sweet 16
Dec. 12: Sweet 16
AthletesDirect: Mike Krzyzewski's official Web site
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