| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn | |
| 2 | Houston | |
| 3 | Duke | |
| 4 | Alabama | |
| 5 | Kansas | |
| 6 | Auburn | |
| 7 | Gonzaga | |
| 8 | Iowa State | |
| 9 | Arizona | |
| 10 | Purdue | |
| 11 | Baylor | |
| 12 | Creighton | |
| 13 | North Carolina | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Marquette | |
| 16 | Texas | |
| 17 | Texas Tech | |
| 18 | Texas A&M | |
| 19 | Villanova | |
| 20 | Cincinnati | |
| 21 | St. John's | |
| 22 | Illinois | |
| 23 | Kentucky | |
| 24 | Arkansas | |
| 25 | Indiana | Next Five (alphabetical): BYU, Clemson, Florida, Oregon, UCLA |
Best guess based on returning/incoming players and coaching changes. Let's play some games!