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College Basketball Power 10: Time To Give Gonzaga Some Love

By Jeremy Karll

Dec 18, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) and teammates celebrate defeating the Tennessee Volunteers during the Battle on Broadway at Bridgestone Arena. Gonzaga won 86-76. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) and teammates celebrate defeating the Tennessee Volunteers during the Battle on Broadway at Bridgestone Arena. Gonzaga won 86-76. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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8. Florida State (15-1)

Florida State is currently in the midst of six straight games against ranked opponents. Last week, the Seminoles won their second straight game against a ranked opponent, knocking off Virginia Tech 93-78. Florida State is now 3-0 against ranked opponents this season.

The Seminoles have shown in the past two games that they can win with defense or offense. They only scored 60 points in their win over Virginia, however had an offensive explosion of 93 points against Virginia Tech.

The Seminoles score the 14th most points per game in the nation but rank just 108th in points allowed per game.

While they might not have answered all the questions surrounding their defense, proving they can win with defense and offense instills a lot of confidence in a program that hasn’t won since 2012-13.

Besides, Florida State has recorded the 36th and 32nd most steals and blocks, respectively, while holding teams to shoot just 38.9 percent from the field. The real question is how they will fare if teams slow down their fast-paced offense.

If Florida State survives a home game against Duke and away game at North Carolina in the same week, they have a legitimate argument to being a top five team.