| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Purdue | |
| 3 | Houston | |
| 4 | Iowa State | |
| 5 | Arizona | |
| 6 | Kansas | |
| 7 | Marquette | |
| 8 | BYU | |
| 9 | Tennessee | |
| 10 | Duke | |
| 11 | Auburn | |
| 12 | South Carolina | |
| 13 | Illinois | |
| 14 | Virginia | |
| 15 | Baylor | |
| 16 | North Carolina | |
| 17 | Florida | |
| 18 | Alabama | |
| 19 | Saint Mary's | |
| 20 | Washington State | |
| 21 | Dayton | |
| 22 | Nevada | |
| 23 | Gonzaga | |
| 24 | San Diego State | |
| 25 | Texas |
Also considered: Texas Tech, Creighton, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Indiana State, St. John's