Hambone721's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | |
| 2 | UConn | |
| 3 | Purdue | |
| 4 | Houston | |
| 5 | Duke | |
| 6 | Michigan State | |
| 7 | Marquette | |
| 8 | Creighton | |
| 9 | Gonzaga | |
| 10 | Baylor | |
| 11 | Villanova | |
| 12 | Arizona | |
| 13 | North Carolina | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Texas | |
| 16 | Kentucky | |
| 17 | Miami (FL) | |
| 18 | Alabama | |
| 19 | Texas A&M | |
| 20 | Arkansas | |
| 21 | Maryland | |
| 22 | Mississippi State | |
| 23 | Wisconsin | |
| 24 | Illinois | |
| 25 | Florida Atlantic |
Overall Rationale
JUST MISSING THE CUT: St. John's, San Diego State, Auburn