Axgwd1's Week Pre-Season Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | Tier 1 - Favorites |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Florida | |
| 4 | Arizona | |
| 5 | UConn | |
| 6 | Michigan State | Tier 2 - Contenders |
| 7 | Virginia | |
| 8 | Texas | |
| 9 | Houston | |
| 10 | Arkansas | |
| 11 | Louisville | |
| 12 | Tennessee | |
| 13 | Miami (FL) | Tier 3 - Potential Contenders |
| 14 | St. John's | |
| 15 | Michigan | |
| 16 | Gonzaga | |
| 17 | Kansas | |
| 18 | Iowa State | |
| 19 | Alabama | |
| 20 | Texas Tech | |
| 21 | UCLA | |
| 22 | USC | |
| 23 | Missouri | |
| 24 | Vanderbilt | |
| 25 | Kentucky |
