Rector1219's Ballot for Preseason of 2020-21
Submitted on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 9:11PM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gonzaga
|
Gonzaga had the #1 offense in the country last year and return 7 players that averaged 9 points a game. |
| 2 |
Baylor
|
The All-American Jared Butler returns and they have a lot of depth coming off of the bench. Their season will depend on their defensive play |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
Considered putting them in the top-2, but they will need to prove themselves first. Saddiq Bey is a big loss. |
| 4 |
Virginia
|
If they have good guard play they can easily be within the top-3. Also, a lot depends on their offensive production. |
| 5 |
Duke
|
Lost key players but brings in four 5-Star prospects. A lot rides on their frontcourt play. |
| 6 |
Illinois
|
This team will be a make or break. They have the potential to be even higher than this, but that depends on offensive production. |
| 7 |
Kansas
|
Tyon Grant-Foster and Bryce Thompson are big additions to the roster, but how quickly they can adapt will be critical. |
| 8 |
Iowa
|
Luka Garza will be one of the top players in the country this season. However, they lost 6 of the last 11 games last season. |
| 9 |
Wisconsin
|
Great Defense, but need more offensive production as a whole. |
| 10 |
Kentucky
|
A green squad again, can they adapt to the level of play quick enough. |
| 11 |
Michigan State
|
Joey Hauser transfer in and should help, but can they fill the gap left by Cassius Winston. |
| 12 |
North Carolina
|
Bad year last year, and there are still a lot of questions left with this squad. How will the guard play be? |
| 13 |
Creighton
|
Really well rounded squad, but how will they handle the pressure of the big games. |
| 14 |
Florida State
|
Lenoard Hamilton has crafted a great squad again, but they can't lose in the unranked conference games like last year. |
| 15 |
Texas Tech
|
Lost Jahmi'us Ramsey, but adds some depth in the frontcourt. Kyler Edwards could have a breakout season, but that is a big IF. |
| 16 |
West Virginia
|
Bob Huggins has a decent squad again. Guard play is a big question. They have a top defense but need more offensive production. |
| 17 |
Oregon
|
Lots of turnover with the roster. Lost 6 players, but add a few prospects and transfers to fill the gap. |
| 18 |
Alabama
|
John Petty is back, added Jordan Bruner and Jahvon Quinerly. They also have plenty of depth. |
| 19 |
Arizona State
|
Alonzo Verge Jr. and Remy Martin return after considering going to the draft. Also have some nice adds with recruits and transfers. |
| 20 |
Tennessee
|
A lof of big additions and some GOOD losses. The team is collectively better, but it will be interesting to see how they perform. |
| 21 |
LSU
|
Lost some key players, but Javonte Smart and Trendon Watford are back. They add 3 top-100 prospects and 3 transfer forwards. |
| 22 |
UCLA
|
Word on the street is a lot of people are hopping on the Mick Cronin hype train. The Bruins add Johnny Juzang from Kentucky. |
| 23 |
Rutgers
|
Good Core and only loses 1 player. A lot depends on their backcourt produciton. |
| 24 |
Houston
|
Lost some key players and have some players out for the season due to injury. Bring in Reggie Chaney from Arkansas. |
| 25 |
Texas
|
Is Texas Back? Shaka Smart brings in a decent roster and Greg Brown has the potential to be Big-12 FOY. |