It’s been two weeks since the last Power Rankings, and in that time, Kansas has reclaimed its spot on top of the throne.

It’s been a quiet couple week’s in college basketball, as most schools and players have seen more time with their textbooks for final exams than time with their teammates on the court. But don’t worry, that’s about to change as we’re just a week away from conference play kicking off in full-swing.

We promised you last week that these College Basketball Power Rankings would fluctuate all season long, and that’s exactly what happened over the past seven days, as we welcome in four new teams.

As with any year in college basketball, it is right around the middle of December, and the elite are starting to rise to the top of the sport. Villanova and Kentucky improved with signature wins last week, while Kansas and Texas continued to roll through the opposition. Michigan State and North Carolina? Well, they’ve got some work to do.

For some, the Thanksgiving holiday is filled with massive food and football consumption. But for many, it’s also a chance to see many of college basketball’s top teams battle in some good early season tournaments.

What was the reason behind Chris Bosh snagging a season low in rebounds? Turns out Superman and he teammates in Orlando figured out his Kryptonite.

It’s hard to believe, but as the calendar turns to November, it’s time to tip off another college basketball season. And with it, here is the first College Basketball Power Rankings for the 2009-2010 season.

You would think Toronto would be in the mood to celebrate after a big win against Cleveland, right? Not a chance.

Despite pulling off an upset that is sure to catch the attention of the rest of the NBA, the players and coaching staff brushed off the win as the first of many during a grueling 82-game schedule.

Fresh off his introductory press conference with the Washington Wizards, guard Randy Foye talked to members of the media about his true position, his initial reaction to being traded, his thoughts on Kevin McHale’s influence on his game, and his memorable duel with Dwyane Wade last season.
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James Johnson chatted with Ryan McNeill after a pre-draft workout in Toronto about what it was like to have Sports Illustrated write a feature story on him this season, how his MMA training provides him with additional toughness on the basketball court, what he feels he would bring to the Raptors if they drafted him, [...]