Tar Heels take the top spot, but the Wildcats aren't far behind
After spending more than 100 hours studying defense for SI's preview issue, it's hard to get it off the brain. The first Power Rankings of the 2011-12 regular season are heavy on D, with the debut of the Turnometer®, a detailed look at the No. 1 defender on the No. 1 team ... and the No. 1 defender on the No. 2 team ... and the No. 1 defender on the No. 3 team.
NCAA Basketball Power Rankings
The Next 16: 17. Marquette, 18. UNLV, 19. Florida State, 20. Temple, 21. Purdue, 22. Cal, 23. Cleveland State, 24. Pittsburgh, 25. Vanderbilt, 26. Missouri, 27. Belmont, 28. Michigan, 29. Michigan St., 30. Gonzaga, 31. Wichita State, 32. Texas A&M
