| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | (-) |
| 2 | Purdue | (+1) |
| 3 | Illinois | (+2) |
| 4 | Houston | (-2) |
| 5 | Duke | (-1) |
| 6 | Arizona | (+1) |
| 7 | Louisville | (+3) |
| 8 | BYU | (-2) |
| 9 | Iowa State | (+5) |
| 10 | Florida | (-2) |
| 11 | Michigan | (-) |
| 12 | Texas Tech | (-3) |
| 13 | Gonzaga | (+5) |
| 14 | Alabama | (-1) |
| 15 | Kentucky | (-3) |
| 16 | Tennessee | (-1) |
| 17 | St. John's | (-1) |
| 18 | Wisconsin | (+2) |
| 19 | Vanderbilt | (+2) |
| 20 | Saint Mary's | (NEW) |
| 21 | Michigan State | (+3) |
| 22 | Arkansas | (-5) |
| 23 | North Carolina | (-1) |
| 24 | NC State | (-1) |
| 25 | Georgetown | (NEW) |
considered: USC, Baylor, Indiana, UCLA, Kansas, Auburn, Virginia, George Washington, Santa Clara, UT Martin