| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga | Best team last season, only lost 2 starters while bringing in one of the best players in the country. |
| 2 | Baylor | |
| 3 | Tennessee | |
| 4 | Houston | |
| 5 | North Carolina | |
| 6 | Texas | |
| 7 | Duke | |
| 8 | TCU | |
| 9 | Kentucky | |
| 10 | UCLA | |
| 11 | Kansas | |
| 12 | Indiana | |
| 13 | Arizona | |
| 14 | Arkansas | |
| 15 | Illinois | |
| 16 | Virginia | |
| 17 | San Diego State | |
| 18 | Creighton | |
| 19 | Texas A&M | |
| 20 | Auburn | |
| 21 | Miami (FL) | |
| 22 | Memphis | |
| 23 | Villanova | |
| 24 | Florida | |
| 25 | Tulane | Super young team last year, rough start but they got good late. Retained all of their best players. Roll Tide (but green)! |
26: Xavier, 27: Texas Tech, 28: Michigan State, 29: Iowa, 30: Dayton 80% Torvik 20% Vibes