NCAA's Andy Katz revealed his latest power rankings, notes and awards in his newest Weekly World.

Power 37 rankings

Dropped out: Purdue (15), Illinois (23), UConn (27), Kansas (31), San Diego State (33), Wake Forest (34), George Mason (36), Bradley (37).

March Madness National Team of the Week

BYU: The Cougars had a season-changing week with a blistering 91-57 win over Kansas and then a thrilling 96-95 win at Arizona. BYU has won four in a row and enter the week 10-6 in the Big 12, 19-8 overall and looking like a strong NCAA Tournament candidate. Richie Saunders had a sensational week with 23 points in the win over Arizona, including two clinching free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining. Saunders scored 22 in the stunning win over Kansas.

March Madness National Player of the Week

Jase Richardson, Michigan State: The Spartans have been patiently waiting for Richardson to blossom into a full-blown star. He did this past week. The freshman wing was the catalyst in a second-half surge to beat rival Michigan with 21 points in Ann Arbor. He was key in the nine-point win over Purdue with a dozen. Richardson has steadily improved his production at the right time for the Spartans. If he continues to shine then the Spartans would have the necessary impact player to make a deep NCAA Tournament run.

March Madness top 10 Games of the week

Michigan State at Maryland, Wednesday: The Spartans have the lead in the Big 10 title chase and if there was one team to fear that could catch them it is Maryland. The Terps must win this game to have a chance.

Houston at Texas Tech, Monday: Houston has pulled away from the pack while the Red Raiders are trying to finish at least second.

Auburn at Kentucky, Saturday: Don’t care about any records — Rupp is going to be rocking for the top team to come calling. This should be a great atmosphere.

Alabama at Tennessee, Saturday: These two teams have swapped spots of being the top challenger to Auburn with Florida. A No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still within reach for both.

Arizona at Iowa State, Saturday: The last time they played it was a wild game with Arizona winning in OT. This time the stakes are even higher with the second seed on the line.

Texas A&M at Florida, Saturday: The Aggies need to win this game if they want to have a chance to catch the Gators. This game will be filled with elite guard play.

Texas Tech at Kansas, Saturday: Not sure anyone saw that this game would be more important for the Jayhawks then the Red Raiders at the outset of the season.

UCLA at Purdue, Friday: The Boilers are reeling while the Bruins try to get the state of Indiana sweep after winning in Bloomington on a Friday this month.

New Mexico at San Diego State, Tuesday: The Lobos suffered their second loss of the MWC season but the Aztecs lost as well at Utah State and desperately need a marquee home win to keep pace.

Utah State at Boise State, Wednesday: The Broncos beat New Mexico at home and if they want to move up the bubble ladder beating the Aggies is a must.