hazyel's Ballot for Week 19 of 2016-17
Submitted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 6:43PM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 North Carolina
|
No reason really, they're just randomly here. |
| 2 |
Gonzaga
|
They came knocking at the door, just couldn't beat UNC. Also because of refs. |
| 3 |
Oregon
|
They took care of business against Kansas but that box out nightmare against UNC finished them. |
| 4 |
South Carolina
|
Team that plays with a lot of grit and pride in their program. Took it down to the wire vs Gonzaga. |
| 5 |
Kentucky
|
They were a few defensive stops away from a Final Four and ultimately led to their downfall. |
| 6 |
Kansas
|
Breezed by every opponent, annihilating them until a team called Oregon met them. |
| 7 |
Xavier
|
What a run this team had, beating Maryland, FSU, and Arizona. Impressive but they were no match for the Zags. |
| 8 |
Michigan
|
The team of destiny beat a offensive power in Oklahoma State then had to beat the Cards' Defense and even after that, loss to Oregon by 1. |
| 9 |
Florida
|
Went by their first 2 opponents then came the Wisconsin miracle, if it wasn't for that win, they would be lower. |
| 10 |
Wisconsin
|
Beating Villanova is a good feat and would've gone by Florida if not for Chiozza. |
| 11 |
West Virginia
|
A great defensive team that barely lost to Gonzaga on that horrible last possesion, but nonetheless played good, beating Notre Dame too. |
| 12 |
UCLA
|
I don't know if it's fair ranking them low at #12 but their defense was sub par which lead to their defeat. Leaf played a good game though. |
| 13 |
Arizona
|
They might've made it to the Sweet 16, but had to muscle their way there,The Gaels only lost by 9 then they lost to Xavier by 2. |
| 14 |
Butler
|
Nothing much to say, they showed some flashes of a comeback vs UNC but couldn't get over the hump. |
| 15 |
Baylor
|
Although South Carolina hammered them, they had a pretty good game vs USC and got by New Mexico St. |
| 16 |
Louisville
|
Another team that had potential to have a good tourney run but Michigan's offense was too much for them. |
| 17 |
Villanova
|
They're back to the Villanova we all know and love. |
| 18 |
Purdue
|
Had to fight their way to face Kansas, almost gave up their huge lead vs Iowa State and Vermont was creeping on them. 2nd half vs KU though |
| 19 |
Iowa State
|
They were hot coming into the tournament but just couldn't comeback against Purdue. Monte Morris is a beast. |
| 20 |
URI
|
Very good team that only lost by 3 vs Oregon. I think they had a pretty good tournament. |
| 21 |
Duke
|
Another hot team going into the tournament but South Carolina just had more to play for, |
| 22 |
Northwestern
|
Great first tournament appearance. Fought hard against Gonzaga then came the goaltending miss but they only lost by 6. |
| 23 |
USC
|
Beat an SMU team that many thought could've gone far and played a good game against Baylor. |
| 24 |
Wichita State
|
Had the chance to knock off UK but defensive pressure gave them the loss. Gregg Marshall's wife though. |
| 25 |
Arkansas
|
I don't think many expected them to nearly upset UNC, but they played hard and gave everyone a show to see. |