| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Florida | |
| 3 | Houston | |
| 4 | Duke | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | Texas A&M | |
| 7 | St. John's | |
| 8 | Tennessee | |
| 9 | Michigan | |
| 10 | Michigan State | |
| 11 | Texas Tech | |
| 12 | Purdue | |
| 13 | Iowa State | |
| 14 | Wisconsin | |
| 15 | Kentucky | |
| 16 | Kansas | |
| 17 | Clemson | |
| 18 | Marquette | |
| 19 | Creighton | |
| 20 | Ole Miss | |
| 21 | Missouri | |
| 22 | Maryland | New to ballot. |
| 23 | UCLA | |
| 24 | San Diego State | New to ballot. |
| 25 | VCU |
DROPPED FROM BALLOT: Arizona (21), Memphis (23). NEW TO BALLOT: Maryland, San Diego State. ALMOST FAMOUS: 26. Arizona, 27. Memphis, 28. Gonzaga, 29. UC San Diego, 30. Saint Mary's.