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Men's college basketball tiers: Ranking 47 teams from contenders to Cinderellas

Three national title favorites, nine Final Four threats and 35 more teams that can win NCAA tournament games.

Men's Power Rankings: Is Illinois a Final Four contender?

The Illini rise up the rankings after a dominant victory over Purdue -- and prove they're a Final Four threat.

Loyola Chicago plays VCU on 3-game road slide

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-17, 1-8 A-10) at VCU Rams (15-6, 6-2 A-10)

No. 3 Michigan visits No. 7 Michigan State after Fears' 29-point game

Michigan Wolverines (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (19-2, 9-1 Big Ten)

Columbia plays Pennsylvania following Noland's 29-point performance

Pennsylvania Quakers (9-9, 2/3 Ivy League) at Columbia Lions (13-6, 2/3 Ivy League)

Imariagbe leads Wright State against Milwaukee after 24-point performance

Wright State Raiders (13-8, 8-2 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (9-13, 5-6 Horizon League)