The new year is upon us, the out of conference play has been (mostly) finished. League play is beginning. So how have the conference favorites – using Ken Pomeroy as a gauge – changed since opening tip seven weeks ago?
The American
Then: Louisville (Preseason Pomeroy No. 1)
Now: Louisville (Current Pomeroy No. 1)
Atlantic Coast Conference
Then: Duke (6)
Now: Syracuse (5)
Atlantic Ten
Then: VCU (21)
Now: St. Louis (21)
Big Ten
Then: Michigan State (2)
Now: Ohio State (6)
Big 12
Then: Oklahoma State (4)
Now: Oklahoma State (3)
Pac 12
Then: Arizona (23)
Now: Arizona (4)
SEC
Then: Florida (3)
Now: Kentucky (9)