Auburn, UCLA join Baylor and Gonzaga atop Katz's Tiers
Baylor and Gonzaga remain best in class, while a pair of new teams join Andy Katz's top tier. Find out who else makes the cut.JANUARY 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Nate Johnson - Scores 15 in loss Johnson recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 64-60 loss to Villanova.
Impact Johnson joined Paul Scruggs as the only two Huskies to surpass 10 points on the evening. The senior had a nice bounce-back game from his seven-point performance against Butler by recording over twice as many makes. Johnson and Xavier will have their first contest of the month against Creighton on Saturday.
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Colby Jones - Leads team in rebounding Jones finished with seven points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 64-60 loss to Villanova.
Impact Jones didn't let his tough offensive night prevent him from contributing on the boards. Since the layoff, the sophomore hasn't eclipsed 10 points, a mark he reached in eight of his 14 appearances this season. He will look to get his offense back on track against Creighton on Saturday.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Gillespie - Spearheads scoring in win Gillespie closed Wednesday's 64-60 win over Xavier with 21 points (7-20 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes.
Impact Gillespie showed unshakeable aggression on offense by recording a season-high 20 attempts. He was determined to get the win, surpassing 20 points for the second consecutive game. The senior recorded a season-high four turnovers. Through the four games since the layoff, the Pennsylvania native has averaged 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists during 31.8 minutes.
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Eric Dixon - Records double-double in win Dixon posted 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 64-60 victory over Xavier.
Impact Dixon recorded his first double-double of the season and led Xavier in rebounds on their way to victory. The sophomore has recorded double-digit points and eight or more rebounds on four occasions this season but finally reached the double-double mark. He recorded a career-high seven offensive boards to get it done and added a season-high two blocks for the cherry on top. This was the second double-double of the Pennsylvania native's career.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 14 Villanova holds off No. 17 Xavier, 64-60
Collin Gillespie scored 21 points, Justin Moore had 16 and No. 14 Villanova held off No. 17 Xavier 64-60JANUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press
