| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | Road wins in conference aren't easy |
| 2 | UConn | Passed UVA with the win at UF |
| 3 | Virginia | Quiet week |
| 4 | Arizona | Looking dominant again |
| 5 | Tennessee | Escaped vs UMD |
| 6 | Kansas | All cylinders firing in the road win |
| 7 | Alabama | What an impressive comeback at UH |
| 8 | Houston | First loss was not bad but a missed opportunity |
| 9 | Texas | Failed first real test away from home |
| 10 | Arkansas | Solid week |
| 11 | Baylor | No change |
| 12 | Kentucky | No change |
| 13 | Gonzaga | Two decent home wins |
| 14 | UCLA | No change |
| 15 | Indiana | Outclassed by Zona |
| 16 | Duke | Strong week |
| 17 | Auburn | Not sure how good they are |
| 18 | Maryland | Two losses weren't bad but it's still two in one week |
| 19 | Charleston | Keep winning |
| 20 | Virginia Tech | Accumulating solid wins |
| 21 | Mississippi State | Still killing it on D |
| 22 | Illinois | These guys are all over the place |
| 23 | Xavier | Good win in a rivalry game |
| 24 | West Virginia | Huggins can still coach |
| 25 | Memphis | Good win vs Auburn |
With more games played this gets harder, not easier for some reason