Aday Mara has also been a season-changer for Mick Cronin. In his past five games, Mara is averaging 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. In his first 17 games, Mara averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in just 9.3 minutes.

Three new teams climbed into the top five of the latest CBS Sports College Basketball power rankings, led by fast-rising St. John's and Texas Tech. The Red Storm and Red Raiders moved up nine and 10 spots to No.

Houston got back on the winning track Tuesday with a home win against Oklahoma State. The Cougars remain steady in the latest edition of the NCAA NET college basketball rankings, remaining at No. 3 behind top-ranked Auburn and Duke.