PNWSwag's Ballot for Preseason of 2019-20| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State
|
Langford's injury casts some doubt, but they have the talent to weather his absence |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
If we can finally see the front line free from injury and scandal, the Jayhawks will be fearsome |
| 3 |
Florida
|
Nembhard and Blackshear are as good a one-two punch as there is in the country |
| 4 |
Louisville
|
Chris Mack is a great coach, and Nwora is one of the best returning talents anywhere |
| 5 |
Kentucky
|
Another young Kentucky team has me skeptical, but grad transfer Sestina could be an x-factor |
| 6 |
Gonzaga
|
There are question marks with so many new pieces, but the "secret" scrimmage suggests early gelling |
| 7 |
Purdue
|
They lost a lot of talent, but return a good group of veterans |
| 8 |
North Carolina
|
Anthony and Bacot seem like the real deal, and Pierce could surprise people |
| 9 |
Duke
|
Getting consistency from AOC and DeLaurier would go a long way |
| 10 |
Virginia
|
They might be rebuilding, but I expect them to be competitive |
| 11 |
Villanova
|
I like their freshman class a lot, and extra experience could shrug off major departures |
| 12 |
Oregon
|
A lot will depend on if Dante is eligible for Pac-12 play, but don't bet against Altman |
| 13 |
Saint Mary's
|
Trading out Hunter for Menzies and returning everyone else should mean a big year in Moraga |
| 14 |
Maryland
|
If Turgeon is going to do something, this would be a good year |
| 15 |
Seton Hall
|
They might have the best pair of Myles' ever |
| 16 |
Memphis
|
I think Wiseman is great, but I have reservations on their youth movement for this year |
| 17 |
Ohio State
|
CJ Walker could be a major addition |
| 18 |
Arizona
|
Elite freshman class, and Hazzard and Gettings are impact transfers |
| 19 |
Utah State
|
Duos as good as Merrill and Queta seldom return to school these days |
| 20 |
Texas
|
Andrew Jones is healthy, and there's talent returning |
| 21 |
Texas Tech
|
Moretti was an underrated part last year, and Holyfield is an intriguing addition |
| 22 |
Washington
|
Lots of new faces, but two five-star bigs and Quade Green could make noise |
| 23 |
VCU
|
The Rams return almost everyone from last year's 8 seed |
| 24 |
Florida State
|
They won't be as physically imposing, but there's still a lot to like |
| 25 |
Colorado
|
Buffs were hot to end '19, and they get Walton back |