shaidar9haran's Ballot for Week 4 of 2017-18
Submitted on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 8:39AM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
If K commits to the 2-3 zone this team is unstoppable with the combination of length and shooting. Crazy to think they're still meshing. |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
Aside from Kentucky, nothing but cupcakes, but Graham and Vick look formidable and this team looks complete. |
| 3 |
Michigan State
|
This offense looks atrocious, turning it over at a high rate and not getting to the line, but the athleticism and defense are legit. |
| 4 |
Florida
|
While they lack some size and length this team's offense is likely the best in the country, had Duke on the ropes for most of the game. |
| 5 |
Villanova
|
Solid wins over Tennessee and Northern Iowa prove this is another consistent nova team. Bridges has become a star to complement Brunsen |
| 6 |
Notre Dame
|
Big win over Wichita St, this team isn't as deep or athletic as some, but they shoot better than anyone and protect the ball. |
| 7 |
Wichita State
|
Even though they blew a 14 pt lead, the loss to ND proved these guys aren't overrated. |
| 8 |
Cincinnati
|
This is the best defensive team in the nation, and with Evans, Washington and Clark they have the offense to match |
| 9 |
Kentucky
|
This team isn't there yet, but in college, size and athleticism will win you 25 games, too sloppy on O (high To%) |
| 10 |
Texas A&M
|
Caldwell is just getting into it and this team has already racked up impressive wins over USC, PSU, OkSt, and WVU |
| 11 |
Miami (FL)
|
The defense is already there...but once this offense hits full gear this team will challenge Duke. |
| 12 |
Gonzaga
|
Took Florida to the brink then finished off Texas. Perkins needs to stay hot to prevent teams from packing the lane. |
| 13 |
North Carolina
|
The loss to MSU exposed their flaws, no one on the team is shooting well and they're weak downlow. |
| 14 |
Baylor
|
Solid wins over Wisconsin and Creighton displayed Baylor strong inside presence |
| 15 |
Minnesota
|
While the bama fiasco was embarrassing, they held on and botched their second strong win, a full Miami team will be the real test |
| 16 |
USC
|
A&M gave them the beatdown, exposing their reliance on the 3 and a soft inner D |
| 17 |
Alabama
|
Hard to tell if a full squad would have won, but that was mighty impressive, sexton is a freak. |
| 18 |
Virginia
|
The kenpom darlings haven't been tested, but Guy has taken the leap to complement Wilkins and Hall |
| 19 |
Louisville
|
Largely untested but a matchup against an up and down Purdue team looms. |
| 20 |
Purdue
|
Bounced back with a win over Zona but I'll let this week's matchup against Louisville decide their fate |
| 21 |
Arizona
|
A horrendous week, but a team with this much talent will figure it out on defense and should still be Pac12 favorites for now... |
| 22 |
Arizona State
|
Big win over Xavier adds to their KSU win. Four players in the KP top 150 for oRtg |
| 23 |
Xavier
|
Jones has made a leap to add another threat to Macura and Blueitt, can they get it together defensively? |
| 24 |
Texas Tech
|
6-0 deserves to be recognized but I'm eager for their B12 schedule |
| 25 |
Penn State
|
Next 5: Creighton, WVU, TCU, Providence, KSU |