| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Auburn | |
| 3 | Gonzaga | |
| 4 | Kansas | |
| 5 | Houston | |
| 6 | Alabama | |
| 7 | Duke | |
| 8 | Iowa State | |
| 9 | Arizona | |
| 10 | Tennessee | |
| 11 | Purdue | |
| 12 | Marquette | |
| 13 | North Carolina | |
| 14 | Creighton | |
| 15 | Illinois | |
| 16 | Baylor | |
| 17 | St. John's | |
| 18 | Kentucky | |
| 19 | Florida | |
| 20 | Michigan State | |
| 21 | Texas Tech | |
| 22 | Cincinnati | |
| 23 | Ohio State | NEW |
| 24 | Texas A&M | |
| 25 | Oregon | NEW |
Dropped: Texas; BYU Next Five: BYU; Clemson; Mississippi State; Texas; Wisconsin