WCC Power Rankings, January 13th
By Josh Horton
Nov 18, 2013; East Lansing, MI, USA; Portland Pilots forward Ryan Nicholas (32) and Michigan State Spartans center Adreian Payne (5) battle for position during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Michigan State won 82-67. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
6. Portland
Ranking Before Conf. Play Began: 5
Record: 10-7 (2-3)
RPI: 91
KenPom: 153
Place in Conf. Standings: 7
Portland had the win of the week in the West Coast Conference beating Gonzaga at the Chiles Center for the first time in 17 years. Portland took control early, and really showed their potential in beating the top 25 team. Bryce Pressley is starting to blossom into an all-around baller. This team showed that they are capable of beating any team in the WCC on any given night.
Going forward, Portland will need to get some tough road wins in order to move into the top half of the league, but the win over Gonzaga showed that they are capable of it.
By David Thompson