Purdue University Logohorse-cock-lock's Ballot for Preseason of 2020-21

Submitted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:21AM EST
RankTeamReason
1 Gonzaga University Logo Gonzaga After real games these may change drastically. Best team last year that didn’t lose significant players without players behind them
2 Villanova University Logo Villanova Rising squad from last year and while losing Saddiq Bay seems tough but I believe having a top 5 coach will allow them to replace his value
3 Baylor University Logo Baylor A team to have finished top 5 and not lose any of its most valuable players must be top 2 right, yet I worry they will lose to ASU to start
4 University of Kansas Logo Kansas I can’t doubt the history of this franchise or coach and last year was the clear number one. I don’t doubt they can do it again
5 Creighton University Logo Creighton I feel higher on this team than most and I feel like they could easily steal the Big East title
6 Duke University Logo Duke Yet again like Kansas, I cannot doubt the coach but their roster seems not as amazing as usual
7 University of Virginia Logo Virginia Besides Tennesse and Texas this team seems to have grown the most but they aren’t going to be top 5 day 1
8 Texas Tech University Logo Texas Tech This squad seems comparable to the one-two years ago so I see good things in the future
9 West Virginia University Logo West Virginia I absolutely love this squad and I believe this coach can take them where the fans want to go
10 University of Texas at Austin Logo Texas Finally they are in the light again and I hope they show out
11 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Logo Illinois Retaining two absolute beasts is amazing but I am afraid they are going to disappoint for most
12 University of Tennessee Logo Tennessee This team is a monster looking at the starting squad. Growing pains may be in order but I would bet talent prevails
13 Michigan State University Logo Michigan State Not the scariest squad but a good coach will make some good players. Also, it’s nice to see a player with my name on the squad.
14 University of Wisconsin-Madison Logo Wisconsin They have retained almost every player but doesn’t that just mean they will be the same unless their coach can improve the team?
15 University of Iowa Logo Iowa WHAT? Putting Iowa 4th in the Big Ten and I understand. But Garza isn’t guaranteed to be the best player this year and their defense is bad
16 University of Kentucky Logo Kentucky They just don’t have the recruiting class like years past. Maybe the NIT is in their future or just another elite eight?
17 Arizona State University Logo Arizona State The only team in the Pac-12 that I feel is worth ranking and rightfully so
18 Ohio State University Logo Ohio State Like Micheal Scott’s breath good not great
19 University of Houston Logo Houston I like this team but I fear the top competition might get to them
20 University of Michigan Logo Michigan I like this team but it will have a hard time in the Big Ten
21 University of Louisville Logo Louisville Underrated is the term I would use to describe them as they are looking to be the 3rd best in the ACC
22 Florida State University Logo Florida State This team isn’t decimated and I feel has a lot to give
23 Louisiana State University Logo LSU A squad I feel that could steal the SEC crown at any moment. I am not predicting it but I wouldn’t be surprised with the electric offense.
24 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo North Carolina Last year was an embarrassment but hey, they’re UNC. They got more to give
25 University of Richmond Logo Richmond A team I feel is poised to win the A10 and surprise in the tournament and be a surprise 16 team just like in 10-11