_Jetto_'s Ballot for Preseason of 2017-18
Submitted on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 12:17PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
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They come in as one of the most talented teams in the country, and a bit more healthier in years past |
| 2 |
Michigan State
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this is one of izzos most talented teams yet, he'll get them to play together and hard, also expect them to be one of the better defensive |
| 3 |
Arizona
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this is one of sean millers more VERSATILE offensive teams, they ll have more weapons and be as good defensively. this is a final four team |
| 4 |
Kansas
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Devonte graham is really going to surprise people, i think he'll be one of the more underrated guards in the country. This team has final 4 |
| 5 |
Florida
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SEC is tougher than you think! Florida was one of the better defensive teams last year and will continue to be this year. watch out |
| 6 |
Kentucky
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if there is one guy that can get a bunch of true freshman playing together, its calipari, expect this team to bring out energy and effort |
| 7 |
Villanova
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Wrights team has experience and poise, expect them to really be out in full force. best team in a competitive big east |
| 8 |
West Virginia
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Huggins will have his guys rolling, tough to prepare and play against, 2nd best team in that tough conference |
| 9 |
North Carolina
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Joel Berry injury really does hurt to start but I expect this team to be rolling come February |
| 10 |
Wichita State
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marshall is an OUTSTANDING coach and leader, this team is going to be tough defensively and really good offensively with their freshman |
| 11 |
Cincinnati
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CRONIN NOW HAS OFFENSIVE PLAYERS, I REPEAT, CRONIN NOW HAS OFFENSIVE PLAYERS!! |
| 12 |
Miami (FL)
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Distractions aside, this could be one of the most talented teams in the ACC |
| 13 |
USC
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one of the most talented USC teams we've seen in a long time, I like their offense and their zone def will be tough to score against |
| 14 |
Notre Dame
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Mike Brey gets guys playing together and hard, Colson will be huge for them. If their 3pt shot is falling, they can beat anyone |
| 15 |
Minnesota
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Expect Rich and the rest of this team to grow and build from last year, should be a solid force in the b ig 10 |
| 16 |
UCLA
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Alford and his staff MUST get this team playing defense, cannot be a repeat of last year defensively. I have trust in them to do so |
| 17 |
Xavier
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Building from last year with some solid pieces. Expect Trevon Bluiett to lead this team as we head deep into conference play |
| 18 |
Seton Hall
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Might be my pick for biggest darkhorse, if healthy they can contend for a big east and potentially elite8/final4 appearance |
| 19 |
Northwestern
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| 20 |
Louisville
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I know they are talented but that mathchup zone ( a def that had them in the top 10 for multiple years) was coached by only Pitino. |
| 21 |
Gonzaga
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| 22 |
Baylor
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| 23 |
Saint Mary's
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| 24 |
Virginia
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| 25 |
Texas A&M
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They have an experienced roster, talent, length, this team will surprise some people and solidify a top 25 rank within weeks |