| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Auburn | |
| 3 | Gonzaga | |
| 4 | Kansas | |
| 5 | Tennessee | |
| 6 | Houston | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | Kentucky | |
| 9 | Duke | |
| 10 | Marquette | |
| 11 | Purdue | |
| 12 | Alabama | |
| 13 | Baylor | |
| 14 | North Carolina | |
| 15 | Wisconsin | |
| 16 | Arizona | |
| 17 | Florida | |
| 18 | Cincinnati | |
| 19 | Indiana | |
| 20 | Illinois | |
| 21 | Ohio State | |
| 22 | Texas A&M | |
| 23 | Pitt | |
| 24 | Mississippi State | |
| 25 | Memphis | Next Five (alphabetical): BYU, Creighton, Dayton, Oregon, St. John's |