brainj5471's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Alabama | |
| 4 | Houston | |
| 5 | Iowa State | |
| 6 | Arizona | |
| 7 | Gonzaga | |
| 8 | Baylor | |
| 9 | Kansas | |
| 10 | Auburn | |
| 11 | Tennessee | |
| 12 | North Carolina | |
| 13 | Purdue | |
| 14 | Marquette | |
| 15 | Illinois | |
| 16 | St. John's | |
| 17 | Texas A&M | |
| 18 | Creighton | |
| 19 | Wake Forest | |
| 20 | Michigan | |
| 21 | Indiana | |
| 22 | Florida | |
| 23 | Texas Tech | |
| 24 | Michigan State | |
| 25 | Saint Mary's |
Overall Rationale
Honorable Mention: Kansas State, Kentucky, Rutgers, Xavier, Grand Canyon