| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga | |
| 2 | Kentucky | |
| 3 | North Carolina | . |
| 4 | Houston | |
| 5 | Baylor | |
| 6 | Duke | |
| 7 | Kansas | |
| 8 | Arkansas | |
| 9 | Tennessee | |
| 10 | Creighton | |
| 11 | Texas | |
| 12 | Texas Tech | |
| 13 | UCLA | |
| 14 | TCU | |
| 15 | Arizona | |
| 16 | San Diego State | |
| 17 | Virginia | |
| 18 | Indiana | |
| 19 | Villanova | |
| 20 | Michigan | |
| 21 | Auburn | |
| 22 | Dayton | |
| 23 | Ohio State | |
| 24 | Miami (FL) | |
| 25 | Alabama |
Preseason so I overall went off of returns, who left the team over the offseason, transfer and recruit rankings, and if their acquired players fill necessary holes.