LiterateWildcat's Ballot for Preseason of 2020-21
Submitted on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:32PM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gonzaga
|
In a shortened off-season, experience is key. Mix that with top-tier talent and you have the best early-season team. |
| 2 |
Villanova
|
Experienced guard play + excellent 3PT shooting + a been-there coach = early success |
| 3 |
Illinois
|
Illinois had tons of success and returned most of it. Also, my best man is a fan and has been lecturing me on Cockburn for months now. |
| 4 |
Iowa
|
I don't think Iowa will end the season in the F4, but an experienced POY candidate will produce early season dubs. |
| 5 |
Virginia
|
Another year of rolling the dice with the pack-line style. Will it work out this year? Who's to say? |
| 6 |
Wisconsin
|
Nothing amazing happens at Wisconsin, but they keep annoyingly showing up with pretty darn good teams. |
| 7 |
Kentucky
|
The UK fan surprisingly has high hopes for the Cats. Sarr and Jackson will destroy front courts all season, and no one can score on them. |
| 8 |
Kansas
|
My reasoning for this position is simply a prediction of the result of the UK-KU game on December 1st. |
| 9 |
Duke
|
Damn do I hate Duke, but damn are they always pretty good. |
| 10 |
Tennessee
|
Damn do I hate Tennessee, but damn are Pons and Fulkerson monsters. |
| 11 |
Baylor
|
Yeah, I know. Surprised to see the Bears this low. I just don't trust their system for some gut reason. I hope they prove me wrong. |
| 12 |
Texas Tech
|
After a year away from elite play, Beard should have his guys back in his amazing system. |
| 13 |
Michigan State
|
Izzo may be sick, but his players know how to play hard. Some early season issues should turn into late season success. |
| 14 |
Creighton
|
I want to put Creighton higher, but their loss of transfer Davion Mintz will hurt their backcourt depth a bit this year. |
| 15 |
North Carolina
|
Every time it looks like Roy is done, he brings in more and more talent. UNC could beat Duke twice this year. |
| 16 |
Houston
|
I have liked Houston ever since UK played them in the 2018 tourney. High energy, fast-paced system with tons of moving parts. |
| 17 |
LSU
|
Woah, what are these guys doing up here? The moral prowess of Will Wade brings a highly talented group to the SEC. |
| 18 |
West Virginia
|
Mr. Youtube Jordan McCabe is someone I want to succeed so badly, but he just isn't cut out for the big stage. Still, Huggins is amazing. |
| 19 |
Texas
|
High enough ranking for Texas fans to claim they are back, but Texas is not back. |
| 20 |
Richmond
|
Yes they lost their best player, but Richmond is a serious S16 or E8 contender this year. Yes, I'm serious. |
| 21 |
UCLA
|
*throws up a bit in mouth* I hate being right because UCLA might actually be good this year. Excuse me a moment. |
| 22 |
Arizona State
|
Who knows? Maybe they'll be good this year. Hard to tell with Hurley at the helm. |
| 23 |
Ohio State
|
Sure why not? They seem really nice and might even win some big B1G games. |
| 24 |
Louisville
|
I hate it here. Someone make me take them off of this list. |
| 25 |
Rutgers
|
The inventors of football have graced us with their presence. Bless these men. |