Blazeth's Week 17 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | |
| 2 | Michigan | |
| 3 | Arizona | |
| 4 | UConn | |
| 5 | Houston | |
| 6 | Purdue | |
| 7 | Illinois | |
| 8 | Iowa State | |
| 9 | Florida | |
| 10 | Nebraska | |
| 11 | Gonzaga | |
| 12 | Virginia | |
| 13 | Michigan State | |
| 14 | Kansas | |
| 15 | Alabama | |
| 16 | Texas Tech | |
| 17 | St. John's | |
| 18 | Tennessee | |
| 19 | Arkansas | |
| 20 | BYU | |
| 21 | Vanderbilt | |
| 22 | North Carolina | |
| 23 | Saint Louis | |
| 24 | Miami (OH) | |
| 25 | Utah State |
Overall Rationale
Next 5 out: Louisville, Miami, Wisconsin/Iowa winner, Villanova, Saint Mary's