Senior_Chang's Ballot for Preseason of 2017-18
Submitted on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:45PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
Talent in, talent returning, Coach K |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
but the big 12 refused to change :/ |
| 3 |
Michigan State
|
On paper, possibly most talented team. But they weren't great last year, and I feel Izzo does better with lower expectations. Bridges POTY |
| 4 |
North Carolina
|
Actually not sure they should be this high, but coming off a title, with Berry (although injured..) I feel like it is earned |
| 5 |
Villanova
|
Expecting Nova to take the Big East again, which is looking to be a deep conference this year. Watch out for it! |
| 6 |
Kentucky
|
Another crop of freshmen. Can be tough to rank an inexperienced team highly, but talent, coaching- they'll get there surely. |
| 7 |
Arizona
|
that whole FBI thing could be a damper, but team 4 is strong and Ayton will be a beast |
| 8 |
Wichita State
|
Making the move to the American, Wichita instantly has sights on a conference title |
| 9 |
Florida
|
they return the smoothest guy in all of college hoops, Keith Stone |
| 10 |
Gonzaga
|
National runner up last year, losing a lot. but Few will have em right back in debate over seeding after running the wcc. Also Rui |
| 11 |
West Virginia
|
Led by one of nation's best seniors, Jevon Carter. |
| 12 |
Notre Dame
|
Bonzie Colson also a stud senior |
| 13 |
Cincinnati
|
American should in theory be more competitive this year with the Shockers. Cincinnati will be no slouch either. See how middle of conf goes |
| 14 |
Xavier
|
crosstown shootout will be hype |
| 15 |
Seton Hall
|
Not sure if Delgado is a "darkhorse" POTY candidate because there seems to be a lot of talk about him that he might be properly rated now |
| 16 |
USC
|
Enfield seems to be getting this team better each year. Could be dangerous in Pac 12 and have good shot at second |
| 17 |
Miami (FL)
|
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| 18 |
Minnesota
|
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| 19 |
UCLA
|
Ball Dynasty year 2: Enter Gelo |
| 20 |
Saint Mary's
|
Jock Londale sounds like a name that belongs to a Cobra Kai bad guy |
| 21 |
TCU
|
Returning so much from a NIT winner last year, TCU will be a force |
| 22 |
Northwestern
|
First appearance in the tourney ever and anything less this year could be a disappointment |
| 23 |
Texas A&M
|
Williams is good at basketball |
| 24 |
Baylor
|
cant be worse than their football team lol |
| 25 |
Purdue
|
Honorable Mentions: UT-Arlington (Hervey the GOAT), Virginia, Missouri, Jaylen Adams |