Barnhard's Week 3 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | |
| 2 | Kansas | |
| 3 | Texas | |
| 4 | Virginia | |
| 5 | Houston | |
| 6 | Indiana | |
| 7 | Arizona | |
| 8 | Iowa | |
| 9 | San Diego State | |
| 10 | Arkansas | |
| 11 | Texas Tech | |
| 12 | Alabama | |
| 13 | Purdue | |
| 14 | UConn | |
| 15 | Auburn | |
| 16 | Saint Mary's | |
| 17 | Gonzaga | |
| 18 | Michigan State | |
| 19 | Baylor | |
| 20 | Duke | |
| 21 | Creighton | |
| 22 | Maryland | |
| 23 | Wisconsin | |
| 24 | Kentucky | |
| 25 | Xavier |
Overall Rationale
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