DEP61's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | |
| 2 | Purdue | |
| 3 | UConn | |
| 4 | Gonzaga | |
| 5 | Kansas | |
| 6 | Tennessee | |
| 7 | Baylor | |
| 8 | Duke | |
| 9 | Alabama | |
| 10 | Creighton | |
| 11 | Arizona | |
| 12 | Arkansas | |
| 13 | Texas | |
| 14 | Illinois | |
| 15 | Michigan State | |
| 16 | USC | |
| 17 | Villanova | |
| 18 | Florida Atlantic | |
| 19 | Texas A&M | |
| 20 | UCLA | |
| 21 | Saint Mary's | |
| 22 | San Diego State | |
| 23 | New Mexico | |
| 24 | Pepperdine | |
| 25 | Chicago State |
Overall Rationale
REST IN PEACE TO ST FRANCIS BROOKLYN