| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | |
| 2 | UConn | |
| 3 | Purdue | |
| 4 | Arizona | |
| 5 | Tennessee | |
| 6 | North Carolina | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | Auburn | |
| 9 | Duke | |
| 10 | Creighton | |
| 11 | Marquette | |
| 12 | Alabama | |
| 13 | BYU | |
| 14 | Baylor | |
| 15 | Kansas | |
| 16 | Illinois | |
| 17 | Kentucky | |
| 18 | San Diego State | |
| 19 | Gonzaga | |
| 20 | Saint Mary's | |
| 21 | Dayton | |
| 22 | Clemson | |
| 23 | South Carolina | |
| 24 | Washington | |
| 25 | South Florida |
Guided by Kenpom and Barttorvik, but with an emphasis on teams with fewer losses and total conference representation.