| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | |
| 2 | Arizona | Best resume in the country |
| 3 | Houston | After almost losing to Auburn and with AZ’s resume I think 3 is fair |
| 4 | Duke | |
| 5 | Louisville | |
| 6 | BYU | |
| 7 | Michigan | |
| 8 | UConn | Lost to AZ at home and nearly lost to BYU week before |
| 9 | Alabama | Statement win against Illinois |
| 10 | Florida | |
| 11 | Michigan State | Looked great against Kentucky. Never doubt Izzo |
| 12 | Iowa State | |
| 13 | St. John's | |
| 14 | UCLA | |
| 15 | Tennessee | |
| 16 | Kentucky | Worried about Pope. Is he the future? |
| 17 | Arkansas | |
| 18 | North Carolina | |
| 19 | Auburn | This team is better then people think |
| 20 | Texas Tech | This team needs depth |
| 21 | Gonzaga | Good program but who have they played? |
| 22 | NC State | |
| 23 | Wisconsin | A loss is a loss. Still solid squad |
| 24 | Vanderbilt | |
| 25 | Indiana |
Aware of Ole Miss and I think they’re a good team. Watching them close this week.