Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Kentucky | The depth on this year's team is undeniable and the expectations are through the roof. |
2 | Arizona | Talented squad with the addition of Stanley Johnson makes me believe this team is one of the best, not if the best. |
3 | Wisconsin | Experienced team that made a deep run last year in the tourney. |
4 | Duke | |
5 | North Carolina | |
6 | Florida | |
7 | Kansas | |
8 | Wichita State | |
9 | Louisville | |
10 | Gonzaga | |
11 | Virginia | |
12 | Texas | |
13 | Iowa State | |
14 | San Diego State | |
15 | VCU | |
16 | Villanova | |
17 | SMU | |
18 | Ohio State | |
19 | UConn | |
20 | Michigan State | Seen as not as talented this year as usual, but as Coach Izzo at the helm, they'll be just fine. |
21 | Michigan | |
22 | Syracuse | Same as MSU. Not super loaded, but Jim Boeheim is a legend. |
23 | Nebraska | |
24 | Oklahoma | |
25 | Pitt |