| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Auburn | |
| 4 | Iowa State | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | Houston | |
| 7 | UConn | |
| 8 | Gonzaga | |
| 9 | Arizona | |
| 10 | Tennessee | |
| 11 | Creighton | |
| 12 | Purdue | |
| 13 | Baylor | |
| 14 | North Carolina | |
| 15 | St. John's | |
| 16 | Xavier | |
| 17 | Texas Tech | |
| 18 | Marquette | |
| 19 | Illinois | |
| 20 | Ohio State | |
| 21 | Texas | |
| 22 | Mississippi State | |
| 23 | Michigan State | |
| 24 | Florida | |
| 25 | Wake Forest |
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