| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | |
| 2 | Houston | |
| 3 | Virginia | |
| 4 | UConn | |
| 5 | Arizona | |
| 6 | Purdue | |
| 7 | Indiana | |
| 8 | Auburn | |
| 9 | Creighton | |
| 10 | Baylor | |
| 11 | Alabama | |
| 12 | Arkansas | |
| 13 | Illinois | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Kansas | |
| 16 | Duke | |
| 17 | Maryland | |
| 18 | Gonzaga | |
| 19 | Iowa State | |
| 20 | North Carolina | |
| 21 | Michigan State | |
| 22 | Kentucky | |
| 23 | UCLA | |
| 24 | Kansas State | |
| 25 | Mississippi State |
Some tough choices for me once you get past the top 8-10 as it feels there isn't a lot that these teams have done that is different or sets each other apart to me. There are a ton of teams that I considered for the last few spots as well.