| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Iowa State | |
| 3 | Duke | |
| 4 | Tennessee | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | Florida | |
| 7 | Houston | |
| 8 | Marquette | |
| 9 | Kansas | |
| 10 | Kentucky | |
| 11 | Texas A&M | |
| 12 | Michigan State | |
| 13 | Gonzaga | |
| 14 | Purdue | |
| 15 | Michigan | |
| 16 | Mississippi State | |
| 17 | Oregon | |
| 18 | UConn | |
| 19 | Ole Miss | |
| 20 | Illinois | |
| 21 | Arizona | |
| 22 | Georgia | |
| 23 | Memphis | |
| 24 | Utah State | |
| 25 | Wisconsin | Next Five (alphabetical): Baylor, Maryland, Pitt, St. John's, UCLA |