| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga | |
| 2 | North Carolina | |
| 3 | Houston | |
| 4 | Baylor | |
| 5 | Kentucky | |
| 6 | Tennessee | |
| 7 | UCLA | |
| 8 | Duke | |
| 9 | Texas | |
| 10 | Kansas | |
| 11 | Texas Tech | |
| 12 | Alabama | |
| 13 | Arkansas | |
| 14 | Auburn | |
| 15 | Creighton | |
| 16 | San Diego State | |
| 17 | Indiana | |
| 18 | TCU | |
| 19 | Saint Louis | |
| 20 | Dayton | |
| 21 | Michigan | |
| 22 | UConn | |
| 23 | Virginia | |
| 24 | Villanova | |
| 25 | Oregon |
preseason polls are a shitshow. Should be a great year!