hazyel's Ballot for Preseason of 2020-21
Submitted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:59AM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gonzaga
|
The bulldogs have one of the deepest teams in the country headed by Suggs and Kispert. They'll be one of the best offenses in CBB. |
| 2 |
Baylor
|
Baylor returns one of the best squads in the country. Losing Clark hurts their potential but they'll continue to be a top team |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
Nova returns most of their Final Four caliber roster poising them for another strong run.I think it really depends on their health (Antoine) |
| 4 |
Virginia
|
Adding in Hauser negates their offseason losses. The success of this team comes down to guard play. Defense will strive per usual. |
| 5 |
Illinois
|
Bring back one of the best players in the country and you got one of the best starting lineups in the country. Biggest issue is 3PT% |
| 6 |
Iowa
|
Bring back a NPOY finalist and Bohannon and you got a top 10 team. Will be good offensively, issues are defense and frontcourt depth |
| 7 |
Kansas
|
The Jayhawks are loaded on guards and wings, they look to pick up where they left off even with losing their top 2 players. Frontcourt is ? |
| 8 |
Duke
|
Team with one of the highest ceilings but with a questionable floor. Hangs on if Moore and Hurt developed to push this team over the top |
| 9 |
Kentucky
|
Sarr's addition makes this a top 10 team. Will be exciting to watch and should be well on OF and DEF. Question is if they mesh well |
| 10 |
Creighton
|
Bring back most of one of the country's best offense. Defense will be the deciding factor if this team can be a F4 contender |
| 11 |
Tennessee
|
This team is dangerous. They bring in multiple 5-stars and can be the best team in the SEC. The success comes down to how the freshmen do |
| 12 |
Wisconsin
|
There's no absolute #1 player but this Badgers team is well rounded and doesn't need a clear #1. Just need to improve on the offense |
| 13 |
Michigan State
|
This team is a question mark heading into the season. Hauser brings firepower and Langford looks to be healthy. Guard play will be key |
| 14 |
Texas Tech
|
I think Burnett will turn out to be a stud and pair that with an improved frontcourt and some other incoming freshmen, team will be solid |
| 15 |
North Carolina
|
Despite losing Anthony, this UNC is set to be much better with a loaded frontcourt. Success falls on freshmen production |
| 16 |
West Virginia
|
One of the best frontcourt duos in the country, WVU are set to be a defensive menace. Biggest nack on this team is their offense |
| 17 |
Arizona State
|
The backcourt will be very exciting to watch and be among CBB's best. The frontcourt is the biggest ?. Can the offense overpower that? |
| 18 |
Texas
|
Brown improves this 19-12 team with nearly everyone returning. The defense is there but the success falls on their shooting. |
| 19 |
Oregon
|
This Ducks squad is pretty well rounded despite the offseason losses. They're missing a clearcut PG and that will be the make it or break it |
| 20 |
UCLA
|
Bring back their top 5 scorers and add Juzang. This team will continue to be a defensive stronghold. Their ceiling just falls a bit short |
| 21 |
Houston
|
A strong backcourt makes up for what's a very weak frontcourt. Success falls on if Mark is as advertised and if they can defend |
| 22 |
Ohio State
|
Have solid players in Liddell and Walker. Add in Towns and you got a really good squad with a solid floor. |
| 23 |
Memphis
|
The Tigers bring in one of the best freshmen centers and Nolley. Lots of talent on this team with a high ceiling, but how well will they fit |
| 24 |
Rutgers
|
Bring back most of their roster and add a top 50 prospect. In what this team lacks explosiveness makes up on the perimeter and frontcourt |
| 25 |
LSU
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26. Florida State | 27. Florida | 28. Alabama | 29. Louisville | 30. Michigan |