| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | - |
| 2 | Duke | - |
| 3 | Florida | - |
| 4 | Houston | +1 |
| 5 | Alabama | -1 |
| 6 | Tennessee | - |
| 7 | Iowa State | - |
| 8 | St. John's | +4 |
| 9 | Michigan State | +10 |
| 10 | Texas A&M | -2 |
| 11 | Texas Tech | -2 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | -1 |
| 13 | Missouri | +2 |
| 14 | Michigan | -4 |
| 15 | Maryland | +3 |
| 16 | Clemson | - |
| 17 | Kentucky | - |
| 18 | Arizona | -4 |
| 19 | Mississippi State | +1 |
| 20 | Memphis | +1 |
| 21 | Purdue | -8 |
| 22 | Oregon | NR |
| 23 | Creighton | - |
| 24 | Marquette | - |
| 25 | Ole Miss | -3 |
Also Considered: Louisville, Saint Mary's, BYU