| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | |
| 2 | Houston | |
| 3 | Tennessee | |
| 4 | Arizona | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | Virginia | |
| 7 | UCLA | |
| 8 | Kansas | |
| 9 | Kansas State | |
| 10 | Saint Mary's | |
| 11 | Gonzaga | |
| 12 | Texas | |
| 13 | Xavier | |
| 14 | Baylor | |
| 15 | UConn | |
| 16 | Marquette | |
| 17 | Iowa State | |
| 18 | Florida Atlantic | |
| 19 | TCU | |
| 20 | North Carolina | |
| 21 | San Diego State | |
| 22 | Indiana | |
| 23 | Clemson | |
| 24 | Providence | |
| 25 | Auburn | Next Five (alphabetical): Boise State, Creighton, Duke, Illinois, West Virginia |