dterp13's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | - |
| 2 | Duke | - |
| 3 | Purdue | - |
| 4 | Michigan State | - |
| 5 | Marquette | - |
| 6 | Creighton | - |
| 7 | Tennessee | - |
| 8 | UConn | - |
| 9 | Houston | - |
| 10 | Texas A&M | - |
| 11 | Florida Atlantic | - |
| 12 | Miami (FL) | - |
| 13 | Arkansas | - |
| 14 | USC | - |
| 15 | Arizona | - |
| 16 | Texas | - |
| 17 | Baylor | - |
| 18 | Gonzaga | - |
| 19 | North Carolina | - |
| 20 | Villanova | - |
| 21 | Alabama | - |
| 22 | Kentucky | - |
| 23 | San Diego State | - |
| 24 | Maryland | - |
| 25 | Wisconsin | - |
Overall Rationale
Next 5: Illinois, St. Mary's, Iowa St., TCU, Ohio St.