sluggerrr24's Ballot for Week 8 of 2018-19
Submitted on Monday, December 24, 2018 at 9:05AM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Michigan
|
Been my #1 for a few weeks |
| 2 |
Tennessee
|
Dominating play has kept them right behind Michigan |
| 3 |
Duke
|
Top 3 could be interchangeable but UM and UT have looked more consistent |
| 4 |
Virginia
|
A very "Virginia" team |
| 5 |
Nevada
|
Just keep winning |
| 6 |
Kansas
|
All those close wins caught up to them (their rank didn't change on my ballot) |
| 7 |
Florida State
|
Quietly keep winning by wide margins against mediocre/sub-par competition |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
|
5 sub-300 opponents and no marquee wins so could have them much lower. |
| 9 |
Gonzaga
|
Learn defense |
| 10 |
Kentucky
|
I didn't jump off the cliff after the loss to Duke or Seton. Marquee win against UNC. |
| 11 |
Michigan State
|
Best win not as good as Kentucky's and same record |
| 12 |
Wisconsin
|
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| 13 |
North Carolina
|
Better than a #13 but their record puts them here |
| 14 |
Auburn
|
Best win is #51 (kenpom) Washington |
| 15 |
Marquette
|
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| 16 |
Mississippi State
|
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| 17 |
Virginia Tech
|
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| 18 |
NC State
|
6 sub-300 kenpom opponents. Learn to schedule. |
| 19 |
Iowa
|
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| 20 |
Nebraska
|
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| 21 |
Oklahoma
|
Best win against 7-4 Florida |
| 22 |
St. John's
|
1 top 100 opponent (VCU) OT win |
| 23 |
Iowa State
|
Best win Missouri |
| 24 |
Ohio State
|
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| 25 |
Cincinnati
|
Someone needs to take Furman's spot |