strongscience62's Ballot for Week 2 of 2015-16
Submitted on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 9:08PM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Maryland
|
The best combination of talent, experience, and depth in the country. |
| 2 |
North Carolina
|
No Marcus Paige, but still ridiculously talented and experienced. |
| 3 |
Virginia
|
Pack line defense will always be elite with Tony Bennett. Now to see if the Cavs can play offense without Justin Anderson. |
| 4 |
Wichita State
|
I'm very impressed by Ron Baker and FVV. Lots of senior leadership and solid role players. |
| 5 |
Kansas
|
I would rank them #3 if Cheick Diallo were cleared. Perry Ellis could pass for Uncle Drew. |
| 6 |
Duke
|
Coach K is the best in the game, but no Tyus Jones, Justice Winslow, or Jahlil Okafor this year. |
| 7 |
Villanova
|
Jay Wright's team should not be overlooked. They are very good and very experienced. |
| 8 |
Kentucky
|
Kentucky usually takes some time to gel. I'm not sold they should be a top 5 team with so many new pieces. |
| 9 |
Michigan State
|
Eron Harris and Denzel Valentine should be all conference type players on a deep and experienced team. |
| 10 |
Iowa State
|
You don't just lose the Mayor and stay a top 10 team, unless you have Monte Morris, Georges Niang, and Jameel Mckay. |
| 11 |
Oklahoma
|
Haven't seen this team play yet, but I'm a big Buddy Hield fan. |
| 12 |
Gonzaga
|
They lost half a game against Pitt on a slippery boat, but I won't knock them for it. |
| 13 |
California
|
I see Cal with Rabb and Brown and Tyrone "Smoochie" Wallace as a West Coast Kentucky. |
| 14 |
Indiana
|
If the addition of Thomas Bryant gives them any defense, this team will be formidable. |
| 15 |
Arizona
|
My name is right next to Titus on the list. Now is as good a time as any to mention Zeus 'Zeus' Zeuzeuski. |
| 16 |
UConn
|
UCONN is going to sneak up on people. Brimah, Gibbs, and Purvis make a very good and experienced corps. |
| 17 |
Baylor
|
I love when the star players are seniors. This team is led by two studs with Gathers and Prince. |
| 18 |
Cincinnati
|
Tough defensive team and I think they've gone underrated this preseason. |
| 19 |
Notre Dame
|
Jerian Grant is gone, so let's see how Jackson, Auguste, and Vasturia hold up. |
| 20 |
Butler
|
Just watched them score 71 in a half. That's some delicious cupcake. |
| 21 |
Utah
|
Delon Wright is a big loss. I'm a bit skeptical of the Utes this year, but Jacob Poetl keeps them in this. |
| 22 |
Purdue
|
Questions at PG and with outside shooting, but front court play and defense will give them a high floor. |
| 23 |
West Virginia
|
Press Virginia could struggle if the refs call things tighter this year. 30 second shot clock works in their favor though. |
| 24 |
SMU
|
They can be in my poll, just not the post season. |
| 25 |
Providence
|
Gimme Kris Dunn all day. |