| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | |
| 2 | Iowa State | |
| 3 | Duke | |
| 4 | Auburn | |
| 5 | Marquette | |
| 6 | Kentucky | |
| 7 | Gonzaga | |
| 8 | Alabama | |
| 9 | Florida | |
| 10 | Clemson | |
| 11 | Kansas | |
| 12 | Purdue | |
| 13 | Oregon | |
| 14 | Texas A&M | |
| 15 | Michigan | |
| 16 | Cincinnati | |
| 17 | San Diego State | |
| 18 | Arizona State | |
| 19 | Michigan State | |
| 20 | Houston | |
| 21 | North Carolina | |
| 22 | UConn | |
| 23 | Wisconsin | |
| 24 | Missouri | Hey, I deserve SOME good stuff here now, yes? |
| 25 | Utah State |
Every five teams make up a single tier, for a total of five tiers overall (that is individually further-organized within).