Trujiogriz's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | |
| 2 | Houston | |
| 3 | Baylor | |
| 4 | Duke | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | UConn | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | Gonzaga | |
| 9 | Arizona | |
| 10 | North Carolina | |
| 11 | Tennessee | |
| 12 | Purdue | |
| 13 | Kentucky | |
| 14 | Creighton | |
| 15 | Arkansas | |
| 16 | Auburn | |
| 17 | Marquette | |
| 18 | Texas | |
| 19 | Indiana | |
| 20 | UCLA | |
| 21 | Florida | |
| 22 | Texas A&M | |
| 23 | Rutgers | |
| 24 | Illinois | |
| 25 | Xavier |
Overall Rationale
Trust in coaches and program pedigree is key,