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Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week
Nine AP Top 25 teams play mostly lower-tier opponents during the holiday week before conference play intensifies with marquee matchups starting Jan. 2, officials said.
- AP Top 25 teams face a light week of Christmas schedule with only nine ranked teams playing, mostly against lower-tier opponents.
- Once the weekend passes, the schedule heats up as conference seasons kick into full gear with marquee games set for Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.
- Michigan men's basketball has won its last eight games by 15 or more points, with multiple 100-point outings and ranking third nationally with 95.4 points per game.
- Conference openers feature Nebraska facing Michigan State on Jan. 2 after playing New Hampshire, while Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Duke start early SEC tests.
- Michigan inched closer to top-ranked Arizona in this week's AP Top 25, earning 19 first-place votes as Arizona returns to open Big 12 play at Utah.
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Conference season kicks into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week
The week of Christmas is typically a slow time on the college basketball, with a handful of games before and after the holiday. This week is no different nine ranked teams playing, most against lower-tier programs. Once the weekend passes,…
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