| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Marquette | |
| 3 | Tennessee | |
| 4 | Purdue | |
| 5 | Kansas | |
| 6 | Creighton | |
| 7 | Xavier | |
| 8 | Auburn | |
| 9 | Pitt | |
| 10 | Miami (FL) | |
| 11 | Mississippi State | |
| 12 | Kentucky | |
| 13 | Illinois | |
| 14 | Gonzaga | |
| 15 | Oregon | |
| 16 | Indiana | |
| 17 | Iowa | |
| 18 | VCU | |
| 19 | Florida | |
| 20 | Providence | |
| 21 | St. John's | |
| 22 | Penn State | |
| 23 | Iowa State | |
| 24 | Cincinnati | |
| 25 | Memphis |