giodude2626's Ballot for Preseason of 2018-19| Rank | Team | Reason |
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| 1 |
Duke
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ZION WILLIAMSON enough said. |
| 2 |
Kansas
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This team features a nice mix of college vets and fresh blood. Losing Graham and Svi hurts, but the incoming talent should offset the loses |
| 3 |
Villanova
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Losing four of their starting five to the NBA stings, but having two fifth year seniors will help Jay Wright to another successful season. |
| 4 |
Kentucky
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Tons of talent, but the turnover scares me. As usual Cal's guys may start off slow, but look for this team to gel later on in the year. |
| 5 |
Gonzaga
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The Zags are back. Losing Jonathan Williams is huge, but they add a bunch of usable pieces that will have the Zags pushing towards a title. |
| 6 |
Virginia
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The starting five is terrifying for other teams. While the team is losing Devon Hall, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy will be stepping up. |
| 7 |
Tennessee
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The Admiral reigns supreme this season. The Vols will benefit from keeping the squad together for another year. |
| 8 |
Nevada
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The team that made a run last year, having the twins back is huge and this team will be even deeper this season. |
| 9 |
Kansas State
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The same reasons as Tennessee, returning the starting lineup will benefit this underrated K-State squad |
| 10 |
Virginia Tech
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This team probably overachieved last season. Taking their core and giving it a years worth of play in the ACC will help them take the step |
| 11 |
North Carolina
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Michigan State
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Florida State
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Auburn
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Oregon
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Syracuse
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TCU
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UCLA
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West Virginia
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Michigan
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Clemson
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LSU
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Mississippi State
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Louisville
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| 25 |
Purdue
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