| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | #1 in KenPom, best win of the year, eye test |
| 2 | Kansas | |
| 3 | Duke | |
| 4 | Alabama | |
| 5 | UConn | |
| 6 | Houston | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | Gonzaga | |
| 9 | Tennessee | |
| 10 | Arizona | |
| 11 | Purdue | |
| 12 | Creighton | |
| 13 | North Carolina | |
| 14 | Marquette | |
| 15 | Ohio State | |
| 16 | Michigan State | |
| 17 | Texas Tech | |
| 18 | St. John's | |
| 19 | Illinois | |
| 20 | Oregon | |
| 21 | Wake Forest | |
| 22 | Cincinnati | |
| 23 | Mississippi State | |
| 24 | Dayton | |
| 25 | VCU |
26-35: Texas A&M, Florida, Kentucky, Baylor, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, Pitt, Iowa, Clemson