MRolly24's Ballot for Preseason of 2019-20
Submitted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 4:23PM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Virginia
|
The Defending Champs will always get the number 1 spot in my preseason top 25 until I see teams play real games |
| 2 |
Kentucky
|
Most talented team on paper. Great mix of youth and experience |
| 3 |
Kansas
|
Potential to be great if Azubuike has taken a step forward |
| 4 |
Michigan State
|
Lost more than many experts think. Langford’s injury compounds this |
| 5 |
Duke
|
Tre Jones is the engine that runs things, freshman will step up |
| 6 |
Maryland
|
I think they’re the best team in the big ten on paper, but Turgeon knocks them down a few spots |
| 7 |
Louisville
|
Idk if Nwora is a first teamer like many say, and I need to see the freshmen play before I reserve judgement |
| 8 |
Gonzaga
|
Athleticism, length and talent across the board, this should be another great Gonzaga team. |
| 9 |
Seton Hall
|
Myles Powell is my pick for player of the year, and I think seton hall has a chance to be the Texas Tech of this season |
| 10 |
North Carolina
|
Roy did a good job filling out his team, maybe not as good as past Carolina teams, but still a major contender in the acc |
| 11 |
Villanova
|
Lose two great players, but the talented freshmen could make up for it and then some. |
| 12 |
Florida
|
Return a lot and bring a lot in, but I’m not sold on the gators as a top 10 team. Lost a lot of games last year. |
| 13 |
Texas Tech
|
Beard is in a group of coaches that I believe in no matter the returning talent. Coaching wins in college basketball. |
| 14 |
Purdue
|
Matt Painter is another coach like Chris Beard one above him. Purdue’s growth is tied to its 4 sophomores this season |
| 15 |
Utah State
|
Loved this team last year and they bring back a lot of what made them so fun to watch. This year’s Nevada |
| 16 |
Colorado
|
Don’t understand why they aren’t getting more love. Bring back their best players and may be the best team in a shallow conference |
| 17 |
Xavier
|
Great cast of returnees make Xavier a prime bounce back candidate |
| 18 |
Memphis
|
Love their fabulous freshmen, but it’s questionable if it all gels for penny |
| 19 |
Oregon
|
Had a fun March run, and I believe that experience translates to this season |
| 20 |
Auburn
|
Pearl is bringing in great talent, and though they lose a lot, I think some bench guys will take the reins |
| 21 |
Saint Mary's
|
Should be better this year, Ford can take over games, and Bennett is a great coach |
| 22 |
Ohio State
|
Bring on a lot of talent, and the guys they lose can be solidly replaced |
| 23 |
Arizona
|
The talent is there, it remains to be seen if that talent can produce |
| 24 |
Baylor
|
I look for Baylor to be solid this tear, nothing really jumps out at me, but I think they’ll be a very good basketball team |
| 25 |
Houston
|
Quentin Grimes’ addition puts the cougars in my top 25 |