Shalmanesser's Ballot for Week 15 of 2015-16
Submitted on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 12:40AM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Kansas
|
With an impressive win AT Oklahoma, Kansas is the best team in nation. |
| 2 |
Villanova
|
Even though they handled their opponents well, their lack of tough competition paired with Kansas' impressive win knocks them down a spot. |
| 3 |
Oklahoma
|
Loosing a close game to the best team in the nation keeps them in a well-deserved 3rd place. |
| 4 |
North Carolina
|
The best team in the ACC, which is full of great teams this year, deserves a high ranking. With no slip-ups this week, UNC gets a bump up. |
| 5 |
Virginia
|
A close loss at Cameron doesn't hurt them at all. Instead, it proves they are still one of the best in the nation. |
| 6 |
Xavier
|
Tough loss on the road countered with a strong win at home keeps Xavier in the relatively same spot as last week. |
| 7 |
Miami (FL)
|
A 4 game winning streak pushes the Hurricanes into the top 10 |
| 8 |
Maryland
|
Maryland is saved this week by other previous top 10 teams loosing. Earlier strong wins keep them high in the rankings. |
| 9 |
Iowa
|
A loss to Indiana coupled with a weak win over a 6 win team at home knocks Iowa down in the rankings. |
| 10 |
Michigan State
|
Strong early season wins plus a close road loss prevents MSU from sliding too hard. |
| 11 |
West Virginia
|
Strong road wins and home routs mean that West Virginia doesn't pay much for a 10 point loss to Kansas. |
| 12 |
Dayton
|
A streaky team earns its way up the rankings with a little help from floundering teams. |
| 13 |
Arizona
|
5 straight wins seem to prove that Arizona is the team to beat in the in the Pac 12. For that they earn 13th place. |
| 14 |
Kentucky
|
Their wins in commanding fashion earn them a large jump from last week. |
| 15 |
Notre Dame
|
Three straight wins, two against ranked opponents, following a close road loss to Miami give the Irish 15th place. |
| 16 |
Oregon
|
Two road losses hurt the Ducks, but they're playing one of the hardest schedules in college basketball. For that they are rewarded with 16th |
| 17 |
Duke
|
Two home wins against ranked teams get Duke back into the rankings. |
| 18 |
Louisville
|
Two close road losses to "better" teams put Louisville just behind them in the rankings. |
| 19 |
Iowa State
|
A bounce-back win keeps Iowa State from sliding too hard. |
| 20 |
Indiana
|
Even with their two latest road losses, Indiana's win against Iowa nets them 20th |
| 21 |
SMU
|
A 5 point home loss to Tulsa knocks SMU down in the rankings, but their 9 point win over a tough Gonzaga keeps them afloat in the rankings. |
| 22 |
Valparaiso
|
A close home loss hurts the Crusaders, but their previous performances show they're worth a spot. |
| 23 |
Wisconsin
|
After suffering a 3 game loosing streak, Wisconsin has rebounded with 7 straight wins, proving that they are a top 25 team |
| 24 |
Purdue
|
One of the worst-coached teams proved that it can't hold onto victories. |
| 25 |
Stony Brook
|
Always be scared of a hot team, and Stony Brook is just that. An 18 game winning streak creates confidence that can overcome tough match-ups |