Pesgato's Ballot for Preseason of 2019-20
Submitted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 1:45PM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Michigan State
|
This is the obvious #1. Winston is a stud in the P&R with Tillman, and they have no shortage of players that can play second fiddle. |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
Maybe I'm too high on Dotson and Doke, but I felt I had to give the slight tip to this team over their younger competition. |
| 3 |
Kentucky
|
This team has some good experience along with good talent. The question: how do the freshmen wings play? |
| 4 |
Florida
|
I really like experience. If blackshear can reignite this offense, watch out. |
| 5 |
Duke
|
I like Tre Jones, I like their freshmen, I like this team. But there is no Zion here. I expect there to be bumps in the road. |
| 6 |
Louisville
|
Jordan Nwora is a stud, that frontline is going to be a handful. The main question is how Kimble will play against ACC teams every night. |
| 7 |
Gonzaga
|
This team just beat Michigan State in a somewhat meaningless scrimmage. Are they a better team? Probably not. But I'm not sleeping on em. |
| 8 |
North Carolina
|
We all know that Cole Anthony is going to be an attraction on his own. How do the transfers/returners play? |
| 9 |
Maryland
|
Oof, I do NOT like putting a Turgeon team this high. But goddamn do I love me some Cowan. Even Turgeon couldn't screw this up...right? |
| 10 |
Virginia
|
This is going to be a classic Virginia team, and these games are going to be beautifully ugly in the most Virginia way possible. |
| 11 |
Villanova
|
The second of a three team run on these rankings of teams who are here because I trust their coach. |
| 12 |
Texas Tech
|
This is a ranking against my better judgement. I'm a doubter, but I was last year too. I won't make that mistake again. |
| 13 |
Ohio State
|
Wesson is an animal. CJ Walker is underrated and has a year practicing with the program under his belt. They will beat expectations. |
| 14 |
Xavier
|
This is a classic Big East contender. Good coaching, experienced, talented roster. Big question is how the freshmen fit. |
| 15 |
Baylor
|
On paper, I love the returners for Baylor. I am still unconvinced that this team can really take the next step. |
| 16 |
Seton Hall
|
I'm concerned with Powell playing with the ball more. I feel like launching off screens is more his fit, he has surprised me before though. |
| 17 |
Utah State
|
Sam Merrill is one of my favorite players in all of CBB. This teams offense will keep them dangerous. |
| 18 |
Saint Mary's
|
St. Mary's is a constant, and this year will be no different. Jordan Ford is an absolute stud, and he is only getting better. |
| 19 |
LSU
|
Will Trendon Watford play center? This team is just intriguing, but I'm willing to bet on Will Wade's talent. |
| 20 |
Memphis
|
Why do I hate this team? They've done nothing to me. They have so much talent....I just don't know if Penny can handle it. |
| 21 |
Oregon
|
I doubted Altman last year. When I was wrong, I stuck to my take. I lost a lot of money. I guess this is me admitting defeat. |
| 22 |
Florida State
|
Just a classic FSU team really. They have talent and experience, but I don't think their coaching will be quite enough to get them higher. |
| 23 |
Alabama
|
Nate Oats rollin in and he has some talent! This is one of my favorites, I think they have the players to compete in the SEC. |
| 24 |
NC State
|
A four guard lineup will struggle against the size of the ACC but it could tear thru mid majors. Keatts needs to schedule better. |
| 25 |
Marquette
|
I always bet on senior guards, and Marquette may have the very best in the nation. Banking on the Hausers being addition by subtraction. |