DaRockyRock's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Florida | |
| 4 | Houston | |
| 5 | Arizona | |
| 6 | Michigan State | |
| 7 | Iowa State | |
| 8 | Kansas | |
| 9 | UConn | |
| 10 | Alabama | |
| 11 | Gonzaga | |
| 12 | Virginia | |
| 13 | Louisville | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Texas A&M | |
| 16 | Texas Tech | |
| 17 | Arkansas | |
| 18 | St. John's | |
| 19 | Texas | |
| 20 | Nebraska | |
| 21 | Vanderbilt | |
| 22 | Ohio State | |
| 23 | Miami (FL) | |
| 24 | Purdue | |
| 25 | UCLA |
Overall Rationale
With no actual games played, preseason my rankings are totally just based on analytics, returning players, and general vibes. I expect my rankings to change drastically once non-exhibition play begins.