TheCleverFool's Ballot for Preseason of 2014-15
Submitted on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 12:10AM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Kentucky
|
More of a blend of "upperclassmen" and freshman than last year. Still reigns supreme in college basketball from a pure talent perspective. |
| 2 |
Wisconsin
|
Great team with a lot of great college basketball players, last years success and returning players translates nicely to a good season. |
| 3 |
Duke
|
Another great recruiting campaign by Coach K. |
| 4 |
Arizona
|
Anything bad to say about this team? |
| 5 |
Kansas
|
The worst part about Kansas is they're gray uniforms. |
| 6 |
Florida
|
Lots of returning talent, Billy Donovan's gators have another phenomenal year. |
| 7 |
North Carolina
|
With a great junior PG and superb athletes surrounding him, the biggest problem the Tar Heels face this year never existed. |
| 8 |
Louisville
|
Montrezl Harrell. Need I say more? |
| 9 |
Iowa State
|
This team should be a powerhouse again in the loaded Big XII. This team has the capability to make a deep run into the tournament. |
| 10 |
Villanova
|
I'd be stunned, upset, and confused if this team loses a conference game this year. |
| 11 |
Virginia
|
Once again a team of no-names they win and people will notice, but still not seem to care until they're an extremely high seed. |
| 12 |
Texas
|
So many returning players. |
| 13 |
UConn
|
Going to be another good team, which means they won't do anything this year because people expect them to do something. |
| 14 |
VCU
|
Even when all 5 players are on the bench this team still has the most impressive full court press in the nation. |
| 15 |
Wichita State
|
Undefeated again? Likely. Lose a stupid game to a 8 seed again? Inevitable. |
| 16 |
San Diego State
|
Gotta love a team that can barely scrape together 60 a game and still wins. |
| 17 |
Michigan State
|
Face paint: $10. Costumes: $75. Seeing your coach make a fool of himself year in and year out with different costumes: Priceless. |
| 18 |
Gonzaga
|
Have no idea who to put here, so I put Gonzaga. Why do I have a feeling this is how every single AP poll goes? |
| 19 |
SMU
|
Man, I can't wait to see that freshman phenom Mudiay play... OH WAIT. This team is still going to be well coached and will make a deep run. |
| 20 |
Memphis
|
Has Derrick Rose returned? Nope that's why they're 20 but the AAC will be a very tough conference, going to be fun to watch the tigers play. |
| 21 |
Michigan
|
The "MSU" being painted over the "M" on the grounds of the campus will make a victory over Sparty oh that much sweeter. |
| 22 |
Syracuse
|
Don't ever go against Jim Boeheim, ever. Refs of the Duke game learned that the hard way last year. |
| 23 |
Pitt
|
"Good golly, another ACC team?" You might say to yourself. Yes, reader, another ACC team. |
| 24 |
Minnesota
|
Talented team, but need to see consistency. |
| 25 |
Ohio State
|
Losing Aaron Craft's crafts can potentially craft a bad season for the buckeyes. Potentially, but only if they can't score. |