Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Virginia | Defending national champions get the top spot to start the season |
2 | Texas Tech | Defending national runners-up get #2 |
3 | Michigan State | Final Four teams start out in the Top 5 |
4 | Auburn | Final Four teams start out in the Top 5 |
5 | Kansas | |
6 | Kentucky | |
7 | Gonzaga | |
8 | Villanova | |
9 | North Carolina | |
10 | Purdue | |
11 | Duke | |
12 | Baylor | |
13 | Oregon | |
14 | Ohio State | |
15 | Seton Hall | |
16 | Maryland | |
17 | Louisville | |
18 | Xavier | |
19 | Memphis | |
20 | LSU | |
21 | Utah State | |
22 | Colorado | |
23 | VCU | |
24 | Washington | |
25 | Houston |