| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Alabama | |
| 4 | Tennessee | |
| 5 | Houston | |
| 6 | Florida | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | St. John's | |
| 9 | Texas Tech | |
| 10 | Marquette | |
| 11 | Purdue | |
| 12 | Missouri | |
| 13 | Texas A&M | |
| 14 | Michigan State | |
| 15 | Saint Mary's | |
| 16 | Michigan | |
| 17 | Kentucky | |
| 18 | Maryland | |
| 19 | Kansas | |
| 20 | Illinois | |
| 21 | Ole Miss | |
| 22 | Arizona | |
| 23 | Utah State | |
| 24 | Wisconsin | |
| 25 | Memphis |
Clemson, Gonzaga, UCLA, New Mexico, UConn considered