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