Villanova remains No. 1 ahead of Michigan State in USA TODAY men's basketball poll

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Villanova will spend another week atop the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. USA TODAY Sports

The ranks of the unbeaten in men’s college basketball are dwindling rapidly, but one of the last ones still tops the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Villanova retains the No. 1 ranking for another week, picking up 26 of 32 first-place votes. Michigan State holds the No. 2 position and received the other six top nods. Duke, the team that handed the Spartans their lone loss early on, is back up to No. 3. Unbeaten Arizona State’s historic rise continues. The Sun Devils topped their previous high in the poll moving into a tie for fourth with North Carolina.

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Only two other teams still have unblemished records. Those are Miami (Fla.), which checks in at No. 7 this week behind Kentucky, and No. 12 TCU, last season’s NIT champion which can now claim the longest active winning streak.

No. 21 Texas Tech makes its poll debut, and Cincinnati returns to the rankings in a tie for No. 22 with Seton Hall. Notre Dame and Florida, who were both in the top five less than a month ago, fall out of the Top 25.

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Best of 2017-18 men's college basketball: Dec. 11-17

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Dec. 17: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) celebrates a dunk against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena.  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) dunks against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena.  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Vanderbilt Commodores guard Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) blocks a shot by Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena.  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) blocks a shot attempt by Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jeff Roberson (11) during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena.  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) loses control of the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils forwards Romello White (23) and Vitaliy Shibel (10) during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena.  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Baylor Bears forward Mark Vital (11) goes to the basket on Savannah State Tigers center Maricus Glenn (10) during the second half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Baylor Bears forward Nuni Omot (21) goes by Savannah State Tigers forward Ralueke Orizu (2) to the basket during the second half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Baylor Bears guard Manu Lecomte (20) brings the ball up court on Savannah State Tigers guard Zach Sellers (3) during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Baylor Bears guard King McClure (22) goes to the basket on Savannah State Tigers guard Dexter McClanahan (22) during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: Savannah State Tigers center Maricus Glenn (10) and Baylor Bears guard Manu Lecomte (20) reach for a loose ball during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) grabs a rebound against Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena.  Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) watches as a ball goes out of bounds during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena.  Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) moves the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena.  Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) goes to the basket against Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena.  Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 17: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) moves the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena.  Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 16: Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) celebrates a three-point basket against North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Marlon Stewart (1) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.  James Snook, USA TODAY Sports

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Geno Crandall (0) shoots the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) and guard Silas Melson (0) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.  James Snook, USA TODAY Sports

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks the basketball against North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Marlon Stewart (1) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.  James Snook, USA TODAY Sports

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) is called for the charge on North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Conner Avants (32) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.  James Snook, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 16: Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Evan Taylor (11) looks to pass against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  Bruce Thorson, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 16: Kansas Jayhawks center Udoka Azubuike (35) shoots over Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isaiah Roby (15) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  Bruce Thorson, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 16: Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) passes the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers center Jordy Tshimanga (32) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  Bruce Thorson, USA TODAY Sports

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jevon Carter (2) celebrates from the bench during the second half against the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals.  Ben Queen, USA TODAY Sports

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Purdue forward Vincent Edwards chases down a loose ball.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports

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Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (11) drives against Wichita State Shockers forward Zach Brown.  Kelly Ross, USA TODAY Sports Imag

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UCLA Bruins guard Kris Wilkes (13) grabs a rebound against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland.  Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports

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Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan (13) hauls in a rebound.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports

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Texas Longhorns forward Mohamed Bamba rises for a dunk.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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The Xavier bench players to their feet as the Musketeers rally in the second half.  Frank Victores, USA TODAY Sports

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Louisville Cardinals forward V.J. King hits the deck.  Nicole Sweet, USA TODAY Sports

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Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell rises to shoot in lane.  Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports

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Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kendrick Nunn (1) takes a shot against Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford.  Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

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Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jeffrey Carroll (30) looks to pass against Florida State.  Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports

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Coach Patrick Ewing watches his Georgetown Hoyas take on Syracuse on Dec. 16 in Washington.  James A. Pittman, USA TODAY Sports

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards (3) swoops in for a shot against Butler during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Dec. 16.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Deshawn Freeman drives to the basket Dec. 16 during the first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center.  Noah K. Murray, -USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Baylor Bears forward Nuni Omot (21) dunks against the Texas Southern Tigers during the second half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Baylor Bears guard Manu Lecomte (20) is fouled on the way to the basket by Texas Southern Tigers guard Demontrae Jefferson (3) as guard Donte Clark (1) also defends during the second half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Baylor Bears guard Manu Lecomte (20) puts up the shot against the Texas Southern Tigers during the second half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Texas Southern Tigers forward Lamont Walker (14) passes the ball as Baylor Bears forward Nuni Omot (21) defends during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Baylor Bears forward Mark Vital (11) goes to the basket on Texas Southern Tigers center Trayvon Reed (5) during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Texas Southern Tigers forward Marquis Salmon (15) and Baylor Bears forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) fight for loose ball during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Baylor Bears forward Nuni Omot (21) blocks the shot of Texas Southern Tigers forward Lamont Walker (14) during the first half at Ferrell Center.  Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Northwestern Wildcats guard Anthony Gaines (11) dunks the ball against the Valparaiso Crusaders during the second half at Allstate Arena.  David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Valparaiso Crusaders guard Max Joseph (3) and Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) go for the ball during the first half at Allstate Arena.  David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Valparaiso Crusaders guard Max Joseph (3) and Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (L) go for the ball during the first half at Allstate Arena.  David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 14: Valparaiso Crusaders forward Mileek McMillan (23) blocks the shot of Northwestern Wildcats forward Vic Law (4) during the first half at Allstate Arena.  David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 13: Villanova guard Phil Booth is fouled by Temple guard Josh Brown during the second half at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.  Derik Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 13: Villanova guard Mikal Bridges, left, blocks the shot from Temple guard Shizz Alston Jr., middle, as guard Donte DiVincenzo defends during the second half at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.  Derik Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 13: Houston forward Devin Davis, right, blocks the shot of LSU guard Tremont Waters (3) while Houston center Chris Harris Jr. (1) defends during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.  Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 13: A overhead view of the court at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La., before the game between LSU and Houston.  Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 13: Texas Tech guard Zaire Smith dunks the ball against Kennesaw State in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.  Michael C. Johnson, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Texas Longhorns forward Mohamed Bamba (4) dunks against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Frank Erwin Center.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Texas Longhorns forward Mohamed Bamba (4) takes a rebound off the glass against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Frank Erwin Center.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Osetkowski (21) shoots a basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Frank Erwin Center.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Michigan Wolverines guard Zavier Simpson (3) drives against Texas Longhorns forward Jericho Sims (20) during the first half at Frank Erwin Center.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) completes a layup as Texas Longhorns forward Jericho Sims (20) defends during the first half at Frank Erwin Center.  John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Deshawn Freeman (33) reacts after a dunk against the Fordham Rams during first half at Louis Brown Athletic Center.  Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 12: Fordham Rams guard Perris Hicks (23) defends against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Mike Williams (5) during second half at Louis Brown Athletic Center.  Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Minnesota Gophers center Reggie Lynch (22) dunks the ball in the first half against the Drake Bulldogs at Williams Arena.  Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Minnesota Gophers guard Dupree McBrayer (1) steps out of bounds in the second half against Drake Bulldogs guard Reed Timmer (12) at Williams Arena.  Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) and forward Ray Spalding (13) block the shot of Bryant Bulldogs guard Ikenna Ndugba (0) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) tries to block the shot of Bryant Bulldogs forward Sabastian Townes (54) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Drake Bulldogs guard C.J. Rivers (0) dribbles in the first half against Minnesota Gophers forward Jordan Murphy (3) at Williams Arena.  Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Louisville Cardinals guard Darius Perry (2) defends against Bryant Bulldogs guard Ikenna Ndugba (0) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Bryant Bulldogs guard Ikenna Ndugba (0) shoots against Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Chicago State Cougars forward Patrick Szpir (23) shoots against Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) during the first half at Allstate Arena.  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Chicago State Cougars forward Cameron Bowles (21) shoots against Northwestern Wildcats forward Gavin Skelly (44) and center Barret Benson (25) during the first half at Allstate Arena.  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) steals the ball from Chicago State Cougars guard Glen Burns (0) during the first half at Allstate Arena.  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports

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Dec. 11: Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) dunks the ball against Chicago State Cougars forward Cameron Bowles (21) during the first half at Allstate Arena.  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports

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