hazyel's Ballot for Week 17 of 2020-21| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gonzaga
|
Gonzaga. |
| 2 |
Baylor
|
Haven't been the same team since the COVID break but hoping they put it together again |
| 3 |
Illinois
|
One of, if not, the hottest team in the country rn. Can beat anyone but can be trouble if they foul too much |
| 4 |
Oklahoma State
|
Alongside ILL, I think they're one of the hottest teams, and because of the way they're playing RIGHT NOW, I put them above Michigan |
| 5 |
Michigan
|
Losing Livers is a huge blow (and effected them) but if they get him back, MICH is well deserving of that 1 seed |
| 6 |
Texas
|
Big 12 champions riding a 6 game win streak, TEX is a fun team to watch and definitely F4 caliber |
| 7 |
Iowa
|
On a nice streak of games, only losing to MICH and ILL. Need to play better D |
| 8 |
West Virginia
|
Back to back losses to OKST and 9pt win vs TCU, things are looking shaky but they have some time to come together |
| 9 |
Alabama
|
SEC champions and riding a 6 game win streak, solid stuff for the Crimson Tide |
| 10 |
Arkansas
|
Tough loss vs LSU but they're still a dangerous and sneaky team to look out for |
| 11 |
Ohio State
|
Played a really good conference tournament, taking ILL to OT. OSU is back on the rise |
| 12 |
Kansas
|
Unfortunate we couldn't see them play TEX but finished the season strong regardless |
| 13 |
Houston
|
7 game win streak to end the season, although they did struggle vs MEM, they won the conference |
| 14 |
Creighton
|
Inconsistent but solid win vs UCONN before being embarassed vs GTWN |
| 15 |
Villanova
|
They aren't the same team they were but that doesn't mean they aren't good. NOVA can still shock some people with how good they can perform |
| 16 |
Loyola Chicago
|
Conference champions and a good defensive team |
| 17 |
San Diego State
|
Haven't lost since January with a win vs USU |
| 18 |
Purdue
|
Played OSU tough but couldn't finish the job. Still a solid team |
| 19 |
Texas Tech
|
3-4 to finish the season but they're capable of being a Sweet 16 team and beyond |
| 20 |
Georgia Tech
|
Finished season on 8 game win streak and as ACC champs. Fun team to watch |
| 21 |
Colorado
|
Were so close to take the title, but couldn't get it done. Great win vs USC though |
| 22 |
St. Bonaventure
|
Conference champs and convincing win vs VCU |
| 23 |
Florida State
|
They've looked alright but haven't beaten anyone recently that I'm high on. Hopefully they prove me wrong |
| 24 |
BYU
|
Played great ball vs ZAGA but wasn't enough, look out for them to surprise people |
| 25 |
UConn
|
Have looked miles better with Bouknight back, and even though they lost vs CREI, they will be a dark horse team |