| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | favori |
| 2 | Arizona | " |
| 3 | Michigan | " |
| 4 | Florida | prétendant |
| 5 | Illinois | " |
| 6 | Houston | " |
| 7 | Iowa State | " |
| 8 | UConn | " |
| 9 | Purdue | candidat |
| 10 | Nebraska | " |
| 11 | Michigan State | " |
| 12 | Texas Tech | " |
| 13 | Virginia | " |
| 14 | Kansas | " |
| 15 | Vanderbilt | " |
| 16 | Gonzaga | " |
| 17 | Alabama | outsider |
| 18 | Arkansas | " |
| 19 | St. John's | " |
| 20 | Wisconsin | " |
| 21 | North Carolina | indistinct |
| 22 | Saint Mary's | " |
| 23 | BYU | " |
| 24 | Louisville | " |
| 25 | Tennessee | " |