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College Basketball Power Rankings: UConn ascends to top

Don't look now, but UConn is playing the best basketball in the nation. John Fanta breaks down his latest power rankings.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama cracks top 5

Purdue has picked up a series of high-profile victories to move into the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the second straight season.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Lakers need more size, and the trade market is the place to find it Losses to the Cavs and Raptors were understandable given the absence of the Lakers' stars. But each revealed the roster's biggest weakness.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jayden Gardner - Strong two-way play Tuesday Gardner finished Tuesday's 55-50 victory over James Madison with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-8 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes.

Impact Gardner left his slow start to the season in the rearview, and this performance has extended his streak with double-digit scoring figures to five contests. He's doing more than just scoring, though, as Gardner has also grabbed seven or more rebounds in his last three outings. He's averaging 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and a combined 2.4 blocks/steals during that aforementioned five-game stretch.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reece Beekman - Suffers hamstring injury Beekman suffered a hamstring injury during the Cavaliers' 55-50 win Tuesday versus James Madison.

Impact Beekman will try participating in the Hokies' next game Dec. 17 versus Houston. But according to his doctors, he may be doubtful despite having at least 10 days of rest.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Virginia sees Reece Beekman exit early, manages to hold off JMU The Cavaliers avenged last season's loss in Harrisonburg, but this win didn't come easy.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Clark, Gardner lift No. 3 Virginia past James Madison, 55-50

Kihei Clark scored 17 points, Jayden Gardner had 14 points and eight rebounds, and No. 3 Virginia beat feisty in-state rival James Madison 55-50

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 3 Virginia takes home win streak into matchup with James Madison

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College Basketball Power Rankings: UNC, Arizona, other top teams falter

What's the deal with UNC and Gonzaga? And just how far can Purdue rise up? John Fanta dives in with his latest power rankings.

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina has...

DECEMBER 5, 2022

No. 3 Virginia takes on James Madison, looks for 8th straight victory

No. 3 Virginia looks to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory over James Madison

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami extends Louisville misery by winning ACC opener 80-53

Jordan Miller had 14 points, Norchad Omier scored 12 and Miami opened Atlantic Coast Conference play with an 80-53 victory over winless Louisville

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden Gardner - Solid all-around effort Gardner logged 10 points (5-9 FG), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 62-57 win over Florida State.

Impact Gardner couldn't secure a double-double for the second game in a row, but at least he managed to extend his double-digit scoring streak for a fourth consecutive game. He endured a slow start to the season, but he's averaging 15.0 points per contest over his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kihei Clark - Scores season-high 18 points Clark chipped in 18 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 62-57 victory over Florida State.

Impact Clark couldn't score more than nine points in any of his first three outings, but he seems to have turned a corner following a 12-point performance against Illinois on Nov. 20. Since then, Clark has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings and has scored 15-plus points in two games in a row.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kihei Clark helps lead Virginia past Florida State in ACC opener Virginia men's basketball remains perfect on the season.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Clark's 18 lift No. 3 Virginia past Florida St in ACC opener

Kihei Clark scored 18 points and No. 3 Virginia overcame poor shooting to beat Florida State 62-57 and win its 15th straight Atlantic Coast Conference opener

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green leads Florida State against No. 3 Virginia after 23-point game

Florida State faces the No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers after Darin Green Jr. scored 23 points in the Seminoles' 79-69 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia's depth helping its rapid climb in the AP Top 25

The starting five is the same, but that’s where comparisons between the Virginia team that has climbed to No. 3 in the Top 25 and last year’s NIT quarterfinalists ends

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Michigan learning, or are late-game woes a troubling trend?

Juwan Howard and his players expressed optimism after Michigan's narrow loss to No. 3 Virginia, but the trend of late-game collapses continu...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Morgan State defeats Virginia-Lynchburg 123-59

Malik Miller scored 26 points and Morgan State defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gardner, No. 3 Virginia rally for 70-68 win at Michigan

Jayden Gardner made a go-ahead jumper with 39.9 seconds left and blocked Jett Howard’s 3-point shot just before the buzzer, allowing No. 3 Virginia to hold on and beat Michigan 70-...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Round two goes to the Raptors: What they're saying about the Cavaliers Raul Neto's dustup with Fred VanVleet caught the attention of the Canadian press.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Gardner and No. 3 Virginia host Michigan

No. 3 Virginia visits the Michigan Wolverines after Jayden Gardner scored 26 points in the Cavaliers' 72-45 victory against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS