| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | |
| 2 | Auburn | |
| 3 | Marquette | At this point Marquette has a better resume despite H2H loss to Iowa State |
| 4 | Kentucky | |
| 5 | Iowa State | |
| 6 | Alabama | |
| 7 | Gonzaga | |
| 8 | Duke | |
| 9 | Florida | |
| 10 | Kansas | |
| 11 | Oregon | |
| 12 | Clemson | |
| 13 | Purdue | |
| 14 | Mississippi State | |
| 15 | Pitt | |
| 16 | Houston | |
| 17 | Michigan State | |
| 18 | Utah State | |
| 19 | Michigan | |
| 20 | Ole Miss | |
| 21 | Saint Mary's | |
| 22 | Texas A&M | |
| 23 | Maryland | |
| 24 | Oklahoma | |
| 25 | Wisconsin |