ShogunAshoka's Ballot for Preseason of 2018-19
Submitted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 9:40PM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
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| 1 |
 Kansas
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Between what they return and who they add, Kansas seems to be an easy pick to start at #1 |
| 2 |
Duke
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Duke brings an impressive class and is always able to compete. I expect more of the same this season. |
| 3 |
Gonzaga
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A surprising end to their run at the hands of FSU shouldn't put a damper n this season. The Zags are loaded and a key contender. |
| 4 |
Kentucky
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Like Kansas, Kentucky returns or brings in a lot of talent. But can they work together effectively? |
| 5 |
Nevada
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The Martin twins and others choosing to return makes Nevada a top team. It will be tough to go farther this season but Nevada has the means. |
| 6 |
Tennessee
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Outside of Kentucky, the Vols look like the best in the SEC. My final four pick last season may have been a season too soon. |
| 7 |
North Carolina
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| 8 |
Virginia
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| 9 |
Villanova
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The defending champions loose a fair bit, but I think Nova is here to stay and should prove capable of reloading and jumping right back in. |
| 10 |
Auburn
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| 11 |
Kansas State
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Another team bringing back key elements, Kansas State may be the biggest threat to Kansas, if the B12 is willing to change that is. |
| 12 |
Michigan State
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| 13 |
West Virginia
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| 14 |
Virginia Tech
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| 15 |
Clemson
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| 16 |
Florida State
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| 17 |
Oregon
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| 18 |
Michigan
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| 19 |
Syracuse
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| 20 |
Marquette
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At the moment I think Marquette is Nova's biggest threat in the Big East. |
| 21 |
TCU
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| 22 |
San Diego State
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Likely the second best team in the mountain west. They are out of Nevada's range, but should still reach the tourney. |
| 23 |
Buffalo
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The Bulls bring back much of last year's team and should be easy favorites in the MAC. This is a solid team and march was no fluke. |
| 24 |
UCLA
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| 25 |
LSU
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