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          Behind the bracket: Bracket realities at college basketball's halfway mark

          Gonzaga's nonconference schedule didn't turn out to be great, but the Bulldogs remain a clear No. 1. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports
          • Joe Lunardi, Senior Writer, ESPN.comJan 17, 2020, 09:00 AM ET
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          The 2019-20 season has reached the approximate halfway mark. Given the level of chaos that we've seen across the country, determining the top line of our latest bracket is less complicated than expected.