Power Rankings: North Carolina's climbing fast

By Sports Illustrated and Luke Winn/Sports Illustrated
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In February’s final Power Rankings, Gonzaga remains No. 1, North Carolina rejoins the top five, and Butler cracks the top 16 after sweeping Villanova:

    The Next 16

    17. Notre Dame
    18. Cincinnati
    19. Saint Mary’s
    20. Florida State
    21. SMU
    22. Oklahoma State
    23. Iowa State
    24. Miami
    25. Minnesota
    26. Virginia
    27. Wichita State
    28. VCU
    29. Michigan
    30. Creighton
    31. USC
    32. Maryland