| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Houston | |
| 3 | Kansas | |
| 4 | Alabama | |
| 5 | Duke | |
| 6 | Gonzaga | |
| 7 | Baylor | |
| 8 | Iowa State | |
| 9 | North Carolina | |
| 10 | Arizona | |
| 11 | Creighton | |
| 12 | Auburn | |
| 13 | Texas | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Purdue | |
| 16 | UCLA | |
| 17 | Marquette | |
| 18 | St. John's | |
| 19 | Kentucky | |
| 20 | Michigan State | |
| 21 | Rutgers | |
| 22 | BYU | |
| 23 | Arkansas | |
| 24 | Cincinnati | |
| 25 | Grand Canyon |
based on vibes, coaches and overall talent . I hate preseason polls and expect the first real one to look extremely different