theZcuber's Week 12 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | |
| 2 | Alabama | |
| 3 | Houston | |
| 4 | Tennessee | |
| 5 | Kansas | |
| 6 | UCLA | |
| 7 | Kansas State | |
| 8 | Texas | |
| 9 | Virginia | |
| 10 | Arizona | |
| 11 | Iowa State | |
| 12 | Gonzaga | |
| 13 | TCU | |
| 14 | Charleston | |
| 15 | UConn | |
| 16 | Marquette | |
| 17 | Florida Atlantic | |
| 18 | Auburn | |
| 19 | Xavier | |
| 20 | Miami (FL) | |
| 21 | Saint Mary's | |
| 22 | Kent State | |
| 23 | Baylor | |
| 24 | San Diego State | |
| 25 | Clemson |
Overall Rationale
26–30: Duke, NC State, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rutgers | Rankings from scratch