alexpieguy's Ballot for Preseason of 2019-20
Submitted on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 9:41AM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Michigan State
|
Backcourt is the best in the business, with returning All-American Cassius Winston. This team is primed for another final four run. |
| 2 |
Kentucky
|
Great recruiting class in addition to some solid veterans returning. If MSU isn't the best team in the nation, there's a good chance UK is. |
| 3 |
Kansas
|
A bit of a down year last year, with Azubuike, Dotson, and De Sousa being ruled eligible, KU should return to championship form. |
| 4 |
Louisville
|
Louisville will return to national prominence with top transfer Lamarr Kimble and a good bit of help from some 4 and 5 stars. |
| 5 |
Villanova
|
3 starters returning and a top 5 recruiting class. Back court depth is an issue, but If you thought Nova was gone, think again. |
| 6 |
Duke
|
No Zion, RJ, or Reddish but they have another top class that will join Tre Jones. Probably not as much ESPN coverage. |
| 7 |
North Carolina
|
Cole Anthony will be ESPN's next play thing in the CBB world, but UNC has replenished well with top recruits and grad transfers. |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
|
I refuse to doubt them again. A lot of turnover, but Chris Beard is still head coach. Tortillas go in, Big 12 runner ups?? go out! |
| 9 |
Gonzaga
|
A lot of new faces here. The last time Gonzaga was in this situation, they made the final four. Perhaps they can do it again? |
| 10 |
Baylor
|
A sleeper to win the Big 12 and get to the final four. Baylor has loads of returning experience and talent. |
| 11 |
Seton Hall
|
Myles Powell. |
| 12 |
Oregon
|
Dana Altman is great and getting his roster replenished in the summer off season. Might take a while to warm up like last year. |
| 13 |
Washington
|
Washington has 3 McDonald's All Americans on its roster. Even though losing 2 draft picks will hurt, their frontcourt is the best in the P12 |
| 14 |
Memphis
|
Potentially top 5. Potentially another year away. The talent is there, but are the wins there too? |
| 15 |
Maryland
|
Really talented but Mark Turgeon is head coach, so don't be shocked if they underachieve with that talent. |
| 16 |
Utah State
|
They pretty much return everyone from a team that was an 8 seed last year. Watch out for this team in march. |
| 17 |
Virginia
|
Virginia lost their 3 best players, and they won't be as good as last year. But Tony Bennett has built up a nice program, they will be fine. |
| 18 |
Florida
|
Another team with high potential, and if Blackshear continues to be a hit, this team can win the SEC from Kentucky. |
| 19 |
Ohio State
|
Best recruiting class in the conference will help of the Wesson brothers. They are fairly inexperienced, however. |
| 20 |
Xavier
|
They finished off strong last season, welcome back plenty of players, and bring in a top 20 class. A sleeper pick for the Big East. |
| 21 |
VCU
|
VCU brings back almost everyone from their A-10 regular season championship team last year. 3 point shooting is still a concern, however. |
| 22 |
Arizona
|
Arizona's talent is the best in the Pac 12, as it has been for years, but the FBI and NCAA loom large. |
| 23 |
Auburn
|
A good recruiting class and a good coach will get you a bid. Final four again? Bit of a stretch. |
| 24 |
Creighton
|
Gonna be a fun and exciting team, as almost all of their scoring returns. It will also be fun to see opposing teams do the same to them. |
| 25 |
LSU
|
Will Wade returns from suspension with a squad loaded with talent. Next 5 out: Saint Mary's, Wichita State, Davidson, Providence, Harvard |