| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Alabama | |
| 4 | Iowa State | |
| 5 | Florida | |
| 6 | Kansas | |
| 7 | Mississippi State | |
| 8 | Houston | |
| 9 | Tennessee | |
| 10 | Purdue | |
| 11 | Marquette | |
| 12 | Kentucky | |
| 13 | Illinois | |
| 14 | Michigan State | |
| 15 | Texas A&M | |
| 16 | Oregon | |
| 17 | Ole Miss | |
| 18 | UConn | |
| 19 | St. John's | |
| 20 | Missouri | |
| 21 | West Virginia | |
| 22 | Wisconsin | |
| 23 | Georgia | |
| 24 | Michigan | |
| 25 | Louisville |
Yeah, I put Illinois over MSU. I watched the game. I strongly believe Illinois was the best team out there on the floor, and if it was on a neutral floor, the result would be different.