Rush The Court takes a look at the Ivies

College basketball blog Rush the Court published an in-depth look at the Ivy League so far this year, pointing out what many are beginning to notice — that the Ancient Eight as a whole is looking stronger than it has been in quite some time. As RTC puts it, "Could it be that the RPI has found a kindred spirit in another three letter ranking system…the all-important GPA? Can you say “multiple bids?”

The Ivy League's RPI (Ratings Percentage Index, which measures wins, losses and strength of schedule) cracked the top ten of leagues nationally.

In RTC's power rankings Penn falls in at fourth, just behind Columbia, who has been on a tear lately, winning five of its last six. Harvard and Princeton, respectively, round out the upper half.

For more on the rest of the League, check out the rest of RTC's analysis here.