| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | The gap between them and UConn is miniscule |
| 2 | UConn | I have no issues with anyone thinking they're first |
| 3 | Arizona | Have looked really good against a lot of teams |
| 4 | Kansas | When they fire on all cylinders they're scary |
| 5 | Houston | Wins at UVA aren't easy |
| 6 | Virginia | No shame in that first loss |
| 7 | Gonzaga | Eight Q1/Q2 games already |
| 8 | Alabama | Defense was optional Saturday |
| 9 | Tennessee | Kept it interesting in Tucson |
| 10 | UCLA | They're back now? |
| 11 | Texas | Efficiency is great but resume isn't |
| 12 | Baylor | One game in 15 days is hard to jidge |
| 13 | Arkansas | Creighton no longer a a quality opponent |
| 14 | Duke | Sliding up slowly |
| 15 | Virginia Tech | Best year ever for Hokies? |
| 16 | Mississippi State | Keep winning ugly |
| 17 | Charleston | If they keep winning what will the committee do with them? |
| 18 | Wisconsin | Should be in thick of Big Ten race again |
| 19 | West Virginia | Huggins can really coach |
| 20 | Arizona State | Rewarding them for all the games away from home |
| 21 | New Mexico | I guess they're pretty good? |
| 22 | Utah State | Still undefeated |
| 23 | Illinois | Still have no idea what they are |
| 24 | Indiana | Warning lights are flashing |
| 25 | Xavier | Second best team in Big East? |
What a great Saturday!