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WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 6:  Chris Wright #4 of the Georgetown Hoyas looks to make a pass during a college basketball game against the Villanova  Wildcats on February 6, 2010 at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.  (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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NCAA Basketball Top 25: Week 5 Rankings...Players

Vin GetzDec 6, 2010

NCAA Basketball Top 25 according to the Associated Press (AP) as of Week 5 (ranked on Dec. 5).

In the Week 4 Rankings, we looked at the top scorers at the time for each of the Top 25. This week, take a look at some of the other players in vivid in-game photos as we count down to No. 1.

Records and statistics are as of end of Sunday, Dec. 5 play. The next poll will be released Dec. 12.

Conference representation

Big East: 7

Big 12: 5

Big Ten: 5

Mountain West: 3

SEC: 2

ACC: 1

Pac-10: 1

Conference USA: 1

Photo: The Hoyas were this week's big mover, jumping from 16th to ninth. Chris Wright (Sr, G) handles the ball.

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25. Texas Longhorns (6-2, Big 12)

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates victory with team mate Gary Johnson against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2010 in New York, New York.  (Pho
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates victory with team mate Gary Johnson against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2010 in New York, New York. (Pho

Last Week: 19th

Tristan Thompson (Fr, F) and Gary Johnson (Sr, F) lead the Longhorns with 7.4 rebounds per game.

24. Louisville Cardinals (6-0, Big East)

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 16: Mike Marra #33 of the Louisville Cardinals dunks the ball during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at the KFC Yum! Center on November 16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 88-73.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Imag
LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 16: Mike Marra #33 of the Louisville Cardinals dunks the ball during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at the KFC Yum! Center on November 16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 88-73. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Imag

Last Week: NR

Mike Marra (So, G, pictured) is Louisville's top scorer with 13 points per game.

Rakeem Buckles (So, F) pulls down 8.5 rebounds per game.

23. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-0, Big East)

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NEW YORK - MARCH 11:  Tyrone Nash #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes for a dunk against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the quarterfinal of the 2010 NCAA Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2010 in New York City.  (Photo by Jim
NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Tyrone Nash #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes for a dunk against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the quarterfinal of the 2010 NCAA Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jim

Last Week: 25th

Tyrone Nash (Sr, F) adds 12.5 PPG to Notre Dame's stat line.

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22. Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-1, Big Ten)

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INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13:  Al Nolen #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers brings the ball up court against the Michigan State Spartans during the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2009 in Indianapolis,
INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Al Nolen #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers brings the ball up court against the Michigan State Spartans during the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 13, 2009 in Indianapolis,

Last Week: 15th

Al Nolen (Sr, G) averages nearly three steals a game for the Golden Gophers.

21. Washington Huskies (5-2, Pac-10)

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SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 25:  Justin Holiday #22 of the Washington Huskies dunks against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the east regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Carrier Dome on March 25, 2010 in Syracuse, New York
SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 25: Justin Holiday #22 of the Washington Huskies dunks against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the east regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Carrier Dome on March 25, 2010 in Syracuse, New York

Last Week: 23rd

Justin Holiday (Sr, F) scores 13.4 points a game and grabs 6.9 rebounds.

20. UNLV Rebels (8-0, Mountain West)

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 20:  Oscar Bellfield #0 of the UNLV Rebels drives against Brett Valentyn (R) #15 of the Wisconsin Badgers during their game at the Thomas & Mack Center November 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 20: Oscar Bellfield #0 of the UNLV Rebels drives against Brett Valentyn (R) #15 of the Wisconsin Badgers during their game at the Thomas & Mack Center November 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Last Week: 24th

Oscar Bellfield (Jr, G) throws in 13 PPG.

19. Purdue Boilermakers (7-1, Big Ten)

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SPOKANE,WA - MARCH 21: JaJuan Johnson #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Spokane Arena on March 21, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. Purdue de
SPOKANE,WA - MARCH 21: JaJuan Johnson #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Spokane Arena on March 21, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. Purdue de

Last Week: 22nd

JaJuan Johnson (Sr, F-C) averages a solid 18.1 points and blocks more than two shots per game.

18. Brigham Young Cougars (8-0, Mountain West)

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20:  Jackson Emery #4 of the Brigham Young Cougars attempts a shot against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  (
OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jackson Emery #4 of the Brigham Young Cougars attempts a shot against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (

Last Week: 21st

Jackson Emery (Sr, G) averages 2.5 steals per game.

17. Kentucky Wildcats (5-2, SEC)

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LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 30: Josh Harrellson #55 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball while defended by Patrick Hazel #25 of the Boston University Terriers during the game on November 30, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-57. (Photo by Andy
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 30: Josh Harrellson #55 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball while defended by Patrick Hazel #25 of the Boston University Terriers during the game on November 30, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-57. (Photo by Andy

Last Week: 10th

Josh Harrellson (Sr, F) snatches 8.6 rebounds per game.

16. Illinois Fighting Illini (8-1, Big Ten)

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 30: Mike Davis #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini goes up for a slam dunk and two of his game-high 20 points against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall on November 30, 2010 in Cham
CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 30: Mike Davis #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini goes up for a slam dunk and two of his game-high 20 points against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall on November 30, 2010 in Cham

Last Week: 20th

Mike Davis (Sr, F) leads the Illini with seven rebounds per game and a 56.4 shooting percentage.

15. Missouri Tigers (6-1, Big 12)

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BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21:  Michael Dixon #10 of the Missouri Tigers draws contact against Joe Mazzulla #21 of the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HSBC Arena at HSBC Arena on March 21, 2010 i
BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21: Michael Dixon #10 of the Missouri Tigers draws contact against Joe Mazzulla #21 of the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HSBC Arena at HSBC Arena on March 21, 2010 i

Last Week: 9th

Michael Dixon (So, G) gets 4.1 assists per game, tops for the Tigers.

14. San Diego State Aztecs (8-0, Mountain West)

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 13:  Malcolm Thomas #4 of the San Diego State Aztecs blocks a shot by Darris Santee #44 of the UNLV Rebels during the championship game of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 13, 20
LAS VEGAS - MARCH 13: Malcolm Thomas #4 of the San Diego State Aztecs blocks a shot by Darris Santee #44 of the UNLV Rebels during the championship game of the Conoco Mountain West Conference Basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center March 13, 20

Last Week: 17th

Malcolm Thomas (Sr, F) pulls down 5.9 rebounds per game and averages two blocked shots.

13. Memphis Tigers (7-0, Conference USA)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 17:  Will Barton #5 of West Team slams a dunk against East Team during the National Game at the 2010 Jordan Brand classic at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2010 in New York City.  (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for Jordan Bran
NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Will Barton #5 of West Team slams a dunk against East Team during the National Game at the 2010 Jordan Brand classic at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for Jordan Bran

Last Week: 14th

Memphis' freshman guards Joe Jackson and Will Barton (pictured) combine for 24 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 three-pointers per game.

12. Villanova Wildcats (6-1, Big East)

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PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18:  Mouphtaou Yarou #13  of the Villanova Wildcats heads for the basket as Rob Robinson #1 of the Robert Morris Colonials defends during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin D
PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18: Mouphtaou Yarou #13 of the Villanova Wildcats heads for the basket as Rob Robinson #1 of the Robert Morris Colonials defends during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin D

Last Week: 12th

Sophomore forward-center Mouphtaou Yarou (6'10") grabs nine RPG.

11. Tennessee Volunteers (6-0, SEC)

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ST. LOUIS - MARCH 26:  Cameron Tatum #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers grabs the ball in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the midwest regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Edward Jones Dome on March 26,
ST. LOUIS - MARCH 26: Cameron Tatum #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers grabs the ball in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the midwest regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Edward Jones Dome on March 26,

Last Week: 13th

Cameron Tatum (Jr, G) volunteers 11.8 points per game for Tennessee.

10. Baylor Bears (6-0, Big 12)

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HOUSTON - MARCH 26:  Forward Quincy Acy #4 of the Baylor Bears makes a slam dunk against Matthew Dellavedova #4 of the St. Mary's Gaels during the south regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Reliant Stadium on March 26, 2010 i
HOUSTON - MARCH 26: Forward Quincy Acy #4 of the Baylor Bears makes a slam dunk against Matthew Dellavedova #4 of the St. Mary's Gaels during the south regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Reliant Stadium on March 26, 2010 i

Last Week: 11th

Quincy Acy (Jr, F) boxes out for 9.2 rebounds a game.

9. Georgetown Hoyas (8-0, Big East)

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PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18:  Chris Wright #4 of the Georgetown Hoyas heads for the net as D.J. Cooper #5 and Tommy Freeman #24 of the Ohio Bobcats defend during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin Do
PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18: Chris Wright #4 of the Georgetown Hoyas heads for the net as D.J. Cooper #5 and Tommy Freeman #24 of the Ohio Bobcats defend during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin Do

Last Week: 16th

Chris Wright (Sr, G) nails 3.4 treys a game.

8. Syracuse Orange (8-0, Big East)

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BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21:  Rick Jackson #00 of the Syracuse Orange grabs the rebound against Elias Harris #20 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HSBC Arena at HSBC Arena on March 21, 2010 in Buffa
BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21: Rick Jackson #00 of the Syracuse Orange grabs the rebound against Elias Harris #20 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HSBC Arena at HSBC Arena on March 21, 2010 in Buffa

Last Week: 8th

Rick Jackson (Sr, F) pulls down a whopping 12.4 rebounds per game, tops in the Top 25.

7. Michigan State Spartans (6-2, Big Ten)

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INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 03:  Draymond Green #23 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Butler Bulldogs during the National Semifinal game of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on April 3, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 03: Draymond Green #23 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Butler Bulldogs during the National Semifinal game of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on April 3, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Last Week: 6th

Junior forward Draymond Green is all over the place with 13.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, two steals, 1.8 blocked shots and 2.6 three-pointers per game.

6. Connecticut Huskies (7-0, Big East)

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25:  Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Eddie Ludwig #13 of the LSU Tigers at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2009 in New York, New York.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Eddie Ludwig #13 of the LSU Tigers at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Last Week: 7th

Alex Oriakhi (So, F-C) crashes the boards big-time for 10.4 rebounds a game.

5. Kansas State Wildcats (7-1, Big 12)

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 11:  Curtis Kelly #24 of the Kansas State Wildcats lays the ball up during the quarterfinals of the 2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Sprint Center on March 11, 2010 in Ka
KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 11: Curtis Kelly #24 of the Kansas State Wildcats lays the ball up during the quarterfinals of the 2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Sprint Center on March 11, 2010 in Ka

Last Week: 5th

Curtis Kelly (Sr, F) has a .632 shooting percentage for K-State.

4. Kansas Jayhawks (7-0, Big 12)

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 18:  Markieff Morris #21 of the Kansas Jayhawks grabs a rebound against CJ McCollum #3 of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 18: Markieff Morris #21 of the Kansas Jayhawks grabs a rebound against CJ McCollum #3 of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City

Last Week: 4th

Markieff Morris pulls down 9.1 RPG.

3. Pittsburgh Panthers (9-0, Big East)

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MILWAUKEE - MARCH 21:  Brad Wanamaker #22 of the Pittsburgh Panthers moves the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Bradley Center on March 21, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  (Photo
MILWAUKEE - MARCH 21: Brad Wanamaker #22 of the Pittsburgh Panthers moves the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Bradley Center on March 21, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo

Last Week: 3rd

Brad Wanamaker (Sr, G) records 5.7 assists and 2.6 three-pointers a game, best on the Panthers.

2. Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0, Big Ten)

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Guard Aaron Craft #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sets on defense against the Florida Gators November 16, 2010 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Guard Aaron Craft #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sets on defense against the Florida Gators November 16, 2010 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Last Week: 2nd

Freshman guard Aaron Craft leads the Buckeyes with 4.5 assists and 2.5 three-pointers per game.

1. Duke Blue Devils (8-0, ACC)

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DURHAM, NC - DECEMBER 01:  Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - DECEMBER 01: Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Last Week: 1st

Who else but Duke, unanimously selected as No. 1 in Week 5.

Freshman guard Kyrie Irving averages a more mature 17.4 points and 5.1 assists per game and signals a bright future for perennially good Duke.

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