| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | |
| 2 | Duke | |
| 3 | Arizona | |
| 4 | Illinois | |
| 5 | UConn | |
| 6 | Houston | |
| 7 | Tennessee | |
| 8 | Arkansas | |
| 9 | Virginia | |
| 10 | Texas | |
| 11 | BYU | This is my biggest difference from the AP. I think BYU is going to bounce back this year, and I expect we see it early on. |
| 12 | Texas Tech | |
| 13 | St. John's | |
| 14 | Michigan State | |
| 15 | Kansas | |
| 16 | Michigan | |
| 17 | Gonzaga | |
| 18 | Louisville | |
| 19 | Alabama | |
| 20 | UCLA | |
| 21 | Kentucky | |
| 22 | Miami (FL) | |
| 23 | Purdue | |
| 24 | Iowa State | |
| 25 | Nebraska |
It’s preseason, and we really don’t have much to go off of. This is what I’ve got based on my current knowledge of the programs.