Now that we’re through the holidays and into the thick of conference play, let’s check back in with Root’s Rankings…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 3
There’s certainly been some movement in the rankings - most notably due to Northwestern’s impressive dismantling of Michigan State on Sunday. But of course, the #1 and #2 teams remain unchanged…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 2
Edition 2 of Root’s Rankings has arrived! The top two teams are on the shelf with COVID, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a lot from the past week of hoops…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 1
The first edition of Jim’s rankings have arrived! He takes a look at the Gonzaga/Baylor separation atop the country, who deserves to be behind them, and whether Tennessee will ever play basketball this season (plus much more).
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 7
The Power Ranks took a spa week in mid-February, but they are BACK this week and as packed as ever. Enjoy!
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 5
Our weekly check-in with the top of the college basketball world - both nationally and in the mid-major rankings - is back, and we’re as shocked as you are that the upper echelon has remained stable once again. Is this season finally getting a little bit sane?
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 4
Last week saw only two members of the Rankings lose (sorry, Michigan State and Florida State), so we finally have some stability. The Mid-Major Five saw its #1 team take it on the chin twice, though…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 3
A day late but definitely not a dollar short - here’s Jim’s weekly column, and yes, he finally conceded that Baylor should sit atop the rankings…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 2
Jim’s weekly check-in on the top tier of college basketball, both nationally and in the mid-major realm, debates the purpose of polls/rankings, stubbornly keeps two undefeateds out of the top five, and waves goodbye to the Big Ten…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 1
A tumultuous first week of conference play jumbled up the Rankings, with the top spot changing hands and a familiar face in the Big Ten re-emerging as a clear national threat…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: New Year Edition
Before the calendar turns to 2020, Jim is here with one last 2019 edition of the weekly power rankings…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 5
The game of musical chairs at the top of the sport continues, with the Jayhaws settling into the top spot for the week. This week’s Rankings are Christmas-themed, and Jim plays the role of Santa by giving out a theoretical gift to each Top 12 team (plus the Mid-Major Five)…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 4
Another tumultuous week, another new #1 team - both in the regular rankings and the mid-major five. Dive in deep with us…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 3
The top of the college basketball world is a mess after Feast Week, and here’s Jim’s best effort to sort through the wreckage…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 1
Welcome to a new weekly feature at the Weave! Jim ranks the country’s Top 12 teams - plus the top 5 mid-majors - with some sort of insight or commentary on each squad.
Read morePower Rankings: Christmas Movie Addition
Christmas time means Christmas movies! Since we're a college basketball website, it also means power ranking college basketball teams.
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