NC State Wolfpack:
- Preseason AP Poll: Unranked
- Current Top 25 Rankings: #3 (AP Poll), #3 (Coaches Poll)
- Reason for surprise: Losing their top four scorers from last season, many expected NC State to struggle. However, they've started the season undefeated (7-0) and even upset then-No. 2 UConn early on.
Colorado Buffaloes:
- Preseason AP Poll: Unranked
- Current Top 25 Rankings: #13 (AP Poll), #10 (Coaches Poll)
- Reason for surprise: Similar to NC State, Colorado wasn't on most radars before the season. But they've impressed with their dominant offense and are currently ranked within the Top 15 on both major polls.
- Preseason AP Poll: #13
- Current Top 25 Rankings: #2 (AP Poll), #2 (Coaches Poll)
- Reason for surprise: While ranked in the preseason, UCLA's leap to No. 2 in both major polls might be considered surprising, especially after facing early challenges against Stanford and Princeton.
Oklahoma Sooners:
- Preseason AP Poll: Unranked
- Current Top 25 Rankings: Unranked, but receiving votes in both polls
- Reason for surprise: Oklahoma hasn't cracked the Top 25 yet, but their strong start (6-1) and wins over ranked teams like Oregon and Arizona have them on the cusp of joining the elite.
Ultimately, the "most surprising" team is subjective and depends on your perspective. But any of the teams mentioned above could be considered strong contenders based on their performance relative to preseason expectations.
To give you a more definitive answer, please specify which poll you're referring to and what factors you consider most important when determining "surprise." With more information, I can narrow down the options and provide you with a more precise answer.
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