WCC Power Rankings, January 13th

Jan 9, 2014; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Skyler Halford (23) is fouled by Pepperdine Waves guard Jeremy Major (3) while shooting the ball during the second half at Marriott Center. Brigham Young Cougars won the game 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

3. BYU

Ranking Before Conf. Play Began: 2

Record: 11-7 (3-2)

RPI: 42

KenPom: 49

Place in Conf. Standings: 4

After a slow start to conference play, the BYU Cougars have finally heated up. Since opening losses to LMU and Pepperdine, Dave Roses squad has rebounded nicely with a win against San Diego, and revenge wins against the Lions and the Waves.

Matt Carlino, who was chosen as the fifth best point guard in the conference in the preseason, has been relegated to back-up point guard, with Kyle Collinsworth now assuming ball-handling duties. With Collinsworth moved to point guard, Skylar Halford has been inserted into the starting lineup, where he has played admirably. Since being named a starter, Halford has averaged 16.0 points, which included a 2 point game against LMU. The Cougars are 3-0 with Carlino on the bench, proving Rose’s move to be advantageous to the overall team performance.