Xavier University LogoHickeysBay's Ballot for Week 6 of 2017-18

Submitted on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 1:47AM EST
RankTeamReason
1 Villanova University Logo Villanova Most complete team so far this season. They've got offense, defense, experience, athleticism. Post play is the only question mark.
2 Michigan State University Logo Michigan State These guys are legit, I would have them ranked number 1, but there are times where they have looked a bit dysfunctional on both ends.
3 Duke University Logo Duke BC shot the lights out, but don't know why Duke continued to use the zone and left shooters open. Perimeter D could use some work.
4 Wichita State University Logo Wichita State They will grind you to death. Never make dumb mistakes. Just wonder if the talent level/athleticism is there for them to take it all the way
5 Arizona State University Logo Arizona State They have yet to go cold shooting-wise. Great guard play, questionable frontcourt and defense. If they shoot well, they can beat anyone.
6 Xavier University Logo Xavier Their offense might be the best in the nation. Perimeter D is the only thing that could kill them. Don't call me homer, they are legit.
7 Texas A&M University Logo Texas A&M This team already has its identity early in the season. People know their role. I'd be surprised if they don't win the SEC.
8 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo North Carolina Luke Maye and UNC look elite when they play non-elite competition. Maybe the MSU game was abnormal.
9 University of Miami (Florida) Logo Miami (FL) Not convinced on them yet, but they have earned this slot since they're undefeated with a nice win on the road against Minnesota.
10 West Virginia University Logo West Virginia After watching them play A&M, I thought they were going to be terrible, but they've bounced back and look like a top 10 team.
11 Gonzaga University Logo Gonzaga Don't let the beatdown by Nova deter you. Tillie and Williams are fantastic post players. Have the tools to make the jump from good to elite
12 University of Virginia Logo Virginia Defense is suffocating. Offense has questions. You could say this about UVA every year. But they are still undoubtedly a good team.
13 University of Kansas Logo Kansas If Devonte is on, they play like the best team in the nation. If he's not, they play like garbage. He's usually on though.
14 Seton Hall University Logo Seton Hall Really solid on both ends, but not elite on either. Pretty complete team. Not much else to say.
15 University of Tennessee Logo Tennessee Physical team. Great wins vs. Purdue, NC State, and @GTech. Only loss was to Nova, and it was a close one.
16 Texas Christian University Logo TCU Finally have some good wins vs. SMU and Nevada. They'll compete in the BIG12.
17 Purdue University Logo Purdue They've recovered from B4A with decent wins over UofL, Maryland, NW, and Valpo. Plus, they have wins @Marquette and v. Zona.
18 University of Kentucky Logo Kentucky No good wins. Next 7 games will give us a better idea of how good they actually are (VT, UCLA, UL, UGA, Tennessee, and TAMU).
19 Texas Tech University Logo Texas Tech Physical and intense team that can get to the rim almost at will. Chris Beard is a terrific coach. Fun team to watch.
20 Baylor University Logo Baylor Only losses are to teams i have in my top 6. They've got experience and length. Defense is nice, but offense seems a bit stiff.
21 University of Florida Logo Florida Have looked pretty bad the past few games, but scraped by UC. Once Egbunu gets back they'll be a lot better.
22 University of Notre Dame Logo Notre Dame One of those teams that can compete with elite teams, but lose to bums. Looked bad against MSU, Ball State, and Depaul, top notch otherwise.
23 University of Arizona Logo Arizona They have too much talent to not be in the top 25. Good wins now vs A&M, Bama, and @UNLV.
24 University of Oklahoma Logo Oklahoma Trae Young is legit, but the rest of this team doesn't get enough credit. Their defense is really good.
25 Florida State University Logo Florida State 26. Cincinnati 27. Creighton 28. Virginia Tech 29. Northern Iowa 30. SMU 31. Georgia 32. Arkansas 33. Nevada 34. Butler 35. Nevada