| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State
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I mean does there really need to be one |
| 2 |
Kansas
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The Big 12 doesn’t seem to be putting any more opponents in front of Kansas which should allow them to cruise past everyone |
| 3 |
Kentucky
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Again do I need one? |
| 4 |
Louisville
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My favorite to come out of the ACC a champion |
| 5 |
Duke
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Duke should never be out of the top 5 let’s be honest |
| 6 |
Maryland
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If it wasn’t for MSU, Maryland would cruise through the B1G, watch out for them in March |
| 7 |
Florida
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This team will be able to compete with Kentucky in the SEC and could bring down that dynasty |
| 8 |
Villanova
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Nova should come back to competing after their down year, but I don’t expect them to truly dominate |
| 9 |
North Carolina
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They get the nod because they have Roy Williams and Cole Anthony, I’d be surprised if they win the ACC |
| 10 |
Seton Hall
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This team could be out Nova handily and make a top 3 seed in March very easily |
| 11 |
Gonzaga
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This team is a wild card and I don’t expect much dominance, but they are still Gonzaga and in an easy conference |
| 12 |
Memphis
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This team has had a stellar recruitment year and will probably surprise some folks how good they actually are |
| 13 |
Virginia
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Former champions, and good at developing players, that’s about all you can say |
| 14 |
Texas Tech
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| 15 |
Oregon
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| 16 |
Ohio State
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| 17 |
Utah State
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| 18 |
Baylor
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| 19 |
Xavier
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| 20 |
LSU
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| 21 |
Purdue
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| 22 |
Auburn
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Lose their star player but don’t lose their heart which carried them to the Final Four and should’ve been in the championship |
| 23 |
Arizona
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| 24 |
Marquette
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| 25 |
Washington
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