| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Tennessee | |
| 3 | Iowa State | |
| 4 | Florida | |
| 5 | Duke | |
| 6 | Alabama | |
| 7 | Oklahoma | |
| 8 | Kansas | |
| 9 | Oregon | |
| 10 | Marquette | |
| 11 | UConn | |
| 12 | Mississippi State | |
| 13 | Kentucky | |
| 14 | Texas A&M | |
| 15 | Houston | |
| 16 | UCLA | |
| 17 | Gonzaga | |
| 18 | Michigan State | |
| 19 | Cincinnati | |
| 20 | Illinois | |
| 21 | Baylor | |
| 22 | Arkansas | |
| 23 | Purdue | |
| 24 | Drake | |
| 25 | Maryland |
The Next Five: Memphis, Ole Miss, Georgia, St. John's, Michigan