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