| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Purdue | |
| 4 | UConn | |
| 5 | Illinois | |
| 6 | Kentucky | |
| 7 | Michigan | |
| 8 | Arizona | |
| 9 | Tennessee | |
| 10 | BYU | |
| 11 | Alabama | |
| 12 | Florida | |
| 13 | Iowa State | |
| 14 | Gonzaga | |
| 15 | Texas Tech | |
| 16 | St. John's | |
| 17 | Louisville | |
| 18 | UCLA | |
| 19 | Baylor | |
| 20 | Michigan State | |
| 21 | Creighton | |
| 22 | Wisconsin | |
| 23 | USC | |
| 24 | NC State | |
| 25 | North Carolina | New to ballot |
ALMOST FAMOUS: 26. Vanderbilt, 27. Kansas, 28. San Diego State, 29. Saint Mary's, 30. Missouri. NEW TO BALLOT: North Carolina. DROPPED FROM BALLOT: Kansas (16).