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Monday, December 25, 2000
A flip-flop at the top
ESPN.com
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This isn't based on coaches or AP votes. The seedings below aren't done with the aid of computers or slide rules. ESPN.com's Sweet 16 is simply a weekly ranking of the top teams in the nation.
And if the season ended today ... well, you know the rest. And your opinions are welcomed. Click here to voice your approval or disdain for this week's Sweet 16.
(Records as of Sunday, Dec. 17)
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No. 1 Seeds
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TEAM
 Duke
Record: 9-0
 Michigan State
Record: 8-0
 Stanford
Record: 6-0
 Wake Forest
Record: 8-0
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COMMENT
Had week off, and moved up only because Spartans didn't exactly take care of business.
Up Next: Tuesday scrimmage; Stanford exam.
Just can't allow this year's Kentucky team to scare you like that in "Izzone."
Up Next: Kids in the Hall on Tuesday.
Like Dukies, were busy studying last week. Thursday we'll see who passes on-court midterm.
Up Next: Monday scrimmage; Duke exam.
Can't drop 'em now. Certainly not after another solid victory. No matter how many e-mails we get.
Up Next: 9th straight win on Monday.
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No. 2 Seeds
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TEAM
 Illinois
Record: 8-2
 Tennessee
Record: 9-0
 Kansas
Record: 9-1
 Arizona
Record: 5-3
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COMMENT
Could say the Illini bordered on dirty Saturday. But we choose to call 'em hard-nosed, on their way to scary.
Up Next: Big XII Week featuring Mizzou & Texas.
Nice to have a Middle Tennesee State to help shake off the rust before playing in front of a national audience.
Up Next: Chance to really impress us.
See, we knew they were a deep team. Quickly making us forget a certain 31-point loss.
Up Next: Trip to Buckeye country (Dec. 23).
We're about to find out what's inside the Wildcats. And when we do, will pitty be shown on the Pac-10?
Up Next: "Love Shaq University" (Dec. 20).
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No. 3 Seeds
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TEAM
 Florida
Record: 6-1
 Connecticut
Record: 8-1
 Syracuse
Record: 9-0
 Virginia
Record: 6-0
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COMMENT
So, Haslem is still at Florida. We, like the Gator guards apparently, had almost forgotten about him.
Up Next: Plenty of calories and cupcakes this week.
Will somebody please talk about Caron Butler! Oh yeah, that's our job. OK, how about Big East best freshman?
Up Next: An un-Fairfield fight on Friday.
Waited 11 days to beat Wisconsin-G.B. Won't have to wait nearly as long for biggest non-conference test.
Up Next: Orange vs. Orange on Friday.
Well, the Cavs had a week off to get ready for the Vols. We'll see if they're ready for prime time come Tuesday
Up Next: Tennessee in Jimmy V Classic.
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No. 4 Seeds
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TEAM
 Seton Hall
Record: 6-1
 Maryland
Record: 6-3
 Wisconsin
Record: 7-1
 USC
Record: 7-0
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COMMENT
Youth was once again on display early against Quakers. Time to grow up, and fast on Tuesday.
Up Next: Only the defending national champs.
Rest of the year figures to be just as easy for Terps as Wednesday's ho-hum win over "B.C."
Up Next: Norfolk State (Dec. 23).
Went 7-1 through Shoegate suspensions. Maurice Linton and Travon Davis set to return to action this week.
Up Next: Marquette (Dec. 23)
Held off a certain Midwest team for this spot. Pepperdine win more impressive then needing 2 OTs to beat Missoui.
Up Next: Pre-Christmas trip to Hawaii.
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ALSO SEE
Sweet 16: User comments
Dec. 12: Sweet 16
AthletesDirect: Mike Krzyzewski's official Web site
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