DEP61's Week 15 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | |
| 2 | Michigan | |
| 3 | Duke | |
| 4 | Iowa State | |
| 5 | Illinois | |
| 6 | Houston | |
| 7 | UConn | |
| 8 | Purdue | |
| 9 | Gonzaga | |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | |
| 11 | Michigan State | |
| 12 | Nebraska | |
| 13 | Virginia | |
| 14 | Kansas | |
| 15 | Saint Louis | |
| 16 | Iowa | |
| 17 | Utah State | |
| 18 | Vanderbilt | |
| 19 | Saint Mary's | |
| 20 | Santa Clara | |
| 21 | New Mexico | |
| 22 | Belmont | |
| 23 | Tulsa | |
| 24 | Akron | |
| 25 | High Point |
Overall Rationale
Must win at least 75% of games for inclusion on poll, which excludes Florida (17-6).