zags-not-zogs's Week 2 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | They sure look good so far. The first real test is this week vs. BYU. |
| 2 | Duke | Boozer sucked in the first half vs. Texas and still had a double double. This team is going to get very good very fast. |
| 3 | Houston | Weren't as impressive as expected in opening week. But I still believe in the program and the pieces. |
| 4 | Kentucky | Exciting team, can't wait to watch vs. Louisville |
| 5 | Michigan | Even easing Lendeborg into the lineup, they look scary |
| 6 | Arizona | If Koa Peat is going to be who he was against Florida, watch out. |
| 7 | Purdue | They haven't impressed so far. It may just be due to TKR's absence––we'll see. |
| 8 | Alabama | Very impressive road win at St John's. Their upcoming schedule is absolutely brutal, so we'll have lots of data points for this team soon. |
| 9 | Louisville | Looking good so far. Can't wait to see them vs. UK |
| 10 | Gonzaga | Looking like the Zags' best defensive team since '17. PG play needs to be figured out, but this team has a very high ceiling. |
| 11 | Florida | Condon looked lost against Arizona, but bounced back against UNF. I think this team is still very good. |
| 12 | Illinois | The pieces are coming together nicely. One of the more intriguing teams out there. |
| 13 | Texas Tech | Injuries are probably not a cause for concern. Anderson looks like a star, and we already know Toppin is. |
| 14 | Iowa State | Looking very solid so far. Jefferson is the key to this team's success. |
| 15 | Vanderbilt | Props for going and winning on the road. This team is going to surprise people even more than last year's |
| 16 | BYU | Not buying the hype. I love Keita. But I can see too much my turn, your turn happening with this team. |
| 17 | Tennessee | High floor. We'll see what the ceiling ends up being. |
| 18 | St. John's | You can't get in a track meet with Alabama. This team has some things to figure out. |
| 19 | Indiana | Blasting Marquette was quite impressive. Can't wait to see what this team becomes |
| 20 | UCLA | A real sluggish start for the Bruins. Cronin might lose his mind if the defense stays like this |
| 21 | North Carolina | Good showing against KU at home. Hopefully Trimble's injury doesn't hamper this team's chemistry and identity formation |
| 22 | NC State | Program revival pending... |
| 23 | Michigan State | Good home win against Arkansas. The talent level is not super high, but Izzo is a wonder worker |
| 24 | San Diego State | I really like the makeup of this team. I think they have a very high ceiling. |
| 25 | Saint Mary's | Talent level seems low, but then again, it always does at SMC and they still end up being very good. Impressive showings against 2 decent mid-majors. |
Overall Rationale
Next in Line: Baylor, Creighton, Wisconsin, Georgia, Ole Miss, Clemson, Georgetown, Kansas, Arkansas, Utah State