Best of the West: Top 10 West of the Mississippi Week 1

Every week I will put together my rankings for the best team's out west, a little west coast bias! We will be selecting teams from the Pac 10, WCC, MWC, Big West, Big Sky and the WAC.

1. No. 11 Washington (3-0)- Untested so far in this young season. Has the most talent in the Pac 10.

Billy White Dropped 30 on the Zags 

2. No. 22 San Diego St. (4-0)- An impressive win at Gonzaga propels the Aztecs up the rankings. The Zags have only lost five times at the MaCarthy Center.

3. UNLV (3-0)- A huge win over Big Ten power Wisconsin is a great way to kick off the 2010-2011 season for the Rebels.

4. No. 18 Gonzaga (2-1)- The loss at home to San Diego St. can be erased with a big win over No. 3 Kansas St.

5. BYU (3-0)- Has been impressive in their three wins, and a win over Utah St. is always a key interstate vicotry.  Jimmer Fredette is one of the most best players in the country. 

6. St. Mary's (4-0)- Last year's cinderella story started off their 2010-2011 campaign with an impressive victory over Steve Lavin and St. John's. Clint Steindl was on fire, going 7-10 from deep.

7. Arizona (3-0)-  Hasn't really been tested this season, but has been impressive in all three wins. Big game versus Kansas on Saturday.

San Jose St. posted their first win
over a Pac 10 school since 1992

 8. UCLA (3-0)- Not exactly perfect, but they may be back to the tournament this year. Nice win over a solid UOP team.

9. California (3-0)- I don't think Cal is going anywhere this season after losing a lot of talent from last year's Pac 10 championship team. Nice win over New Mexico.

10. San Jose St. (3-0) I'm giving a little love to the Spartans. A huge win on the road at Oregon hopefully will jump-start an athletic department which is struggling to stay afloat.