kjking70's Ballot for Preseason of 2018-19
Submitted on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 10:30PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Kansas
|
The Jayhawks bring in a strong group of returners, some great incoming transfers, and a very talented recruiting class |
| 2 |
Gonzaga
|
The Zags bring back most of their best players from last season as well as newcomers Brandon Clarke and Geno Crandell |
| 3 |
Kentucky
|
The Wildcats have some excellent returning players for the first time in a while and pair it with a great recruiting class. |
| 4 |
Nevada
|
Maybe the deepest team in the country. They have 2 teams worth of players talented enough to make the tournament |
| 5 |
Duke
|
I might be a little low on Duke, but I have concerns about their shooting. This is the most talented team in the country |
| 6 |
Virginia
|
They don't have to play 16 seeds in the regular season. Tony Bennett is also an excellent coach and they almost went undefeated last year |
| 7 |
Tennessee
|
They bring back their entire team, including SEC Player of the Year Grant Williams. |
| 8 |
North Carolina
|
Likely All-American Luke Maye has a stellar supporting class that should lead UNC to a great season |
| 9 |
Villanova
|
I trust Jay Wright with my life at this point. Maybe not the most talented team he's ever had, but all the players fit his system well |
| 10 |
Kansas State
|
They bring back the core from a team that only got better as last season went on. Dean Wade and Barry Brown are stars |
| 11 |
Oregon
|
Some very talented newcomers join Peyton Pritchard and co. I've fallen in love with their talent |
| 12 |
Virginia Tech
|
One of the best shooting teams in the country. They should compete at the top of the ACC |
| 13 |
LSU
|
Tremont Waters will be an All-American this season and he's joined by a great recruiting class |
| 14 |
Auburn
|
They bring back lots of players from last year's team along with getting everyone eligible. |
| 15 |
NC State
|
I love this team. I love Kevin Keatts as a coach and he has players that perfectly fit his system this season. This team keeps growing on me |
| 16 |
Michigan State
|
I have doubts about Michigan State, but if Cassius Winston can prove he's a go-to guy, Sparty will have no problems this year |
| 17 |
Florida State
|
The Seminoles may be the longest team in the country, and they'll use that length well. Great defensive team, but can they shoot? |
| 18 |
Michigan
|
John Beilein is one of the best coaches in America, and this is a sneaky good group. They might be better than their in-state rivals. |
| 19 |
Mississippi State
|
The Bulldogs return almost their entire roster and add lots of promising freshmen. But can they finally make the tournament under Howland? |
| 20 |
Syracuse
|
The zone is back and better than ever. The offense should also be better, but can they make threes? |
| 21 |
West Virginia
|
Replacing Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles won't be easy, but they have one of the best front courts in the country led by Sagaba Konate |
| 22 |
Florida
|
I love new point guard Andrew Nembhard as well as returners Jalen Hudson and KeVaughn Allen. I have questions about everything else. |
| 23 |
Washington
|
They come off an underrated year last season, and return their entire starting lineup. |
| 24 |
Marquette
|
I love this team's starting five, especially Markus Howard. After that, it's up in the air. |
| 25 |
St. John's
|
Shamorie Ponds and Mustapha Heron is as good as a duo as you'll find in the country. But can Chris Mullen coach? |