horse-cock-lock's Ballot for Preseason of 2020-21
Submitted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:21AM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gonzaga
|
After real games these may change drastically. Best team last year that didn’t lose significant players without players behind them |
| 2 |
Villanova
|
Rising squad from last year and while losing Saddiq Bay seems tough but I believe having a top 5 coach will allow them to replace his value |
| 3 |
Baylor
|
A team to have finished top 5 and not lose any of its most valuable players must be top 2 right, yet I worry they will lose to ASU to start |
| 4 |
Kansas
|
I can’t doubt the history of this franchise or coach and last year was the clear number one. I don’t doubt they can do it again |
| 5 |
Creighton
|
I feel higher on this team than most and I feel like they could easily steal the Big East title |
| 6 |
Duke
|
Yet again like Kansas, I cannot doubt the coach but their roster seems not as amazing as usual |
| 7 |
Virginia
|
Besides Tennesse and Texas this team seems to have grown the most but they aren’t going to be top 5 day 1 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
|
This squad seems comparable to the one-two years ago so I see good things in the future |
| 9 |
West Virginia
|
I absolutely love this squad and I believe this coach can take them where the fans want to go |
| 10 |
Texas
|
Finally they are in the light again and I hope they show out |
| 11 |
Illinois
|
Retaining two absolute beasts is amazing but I am afraid they are going to disappoint for most |
| 12 |
Tennessee
|
This team is a monster looking at the starting squad. Growing pains may be in order but I would bet talent prevails |
| 13 |
Michigan State
|
Not the scariest squad but a good coach will make some good players. Also, it’s nice to see a player with my name on the squad. |
| 14 |
Wisconsin
|
They have retained almost every player but doesn’t that just mean they will be the same unless their coach can improve the team? |
| 15 |
Iowa
|
WHAT? Putting Iowa 4th in the Big Ten and I understand. But Garza isn’t guaranteed to be the best player this year and their defense is bad |
| 16 |
Kentucky
|
They just don’t have the recruiting class like years past. Maybe the NIT is in their future or just another elite eight? |
| 17 |
Arizona State
|
The only team in the Pac-12 that I feel is worth ranking and rightfully so |
| 18 |
Ohio State
|
Like Micheal Scott’s breath good not great |
| 19 |
Houston
|
I like this team but I fear the top competition might get to them |
| 20 |
Michigan
|
I like this team but it will have a hard time in the Big Ten |
| 21 |
Louisville
|
Underrated is the term I would use to describe them as they are looking to be the 3rd best in the ACC |
| 22 |
Florida State
|
This team isn’t decimated and I feel has a lot to give |
| 23 |
LSU
|
A squad I feel that could steal the SEC crown at any moment. I am not predicting it but I wouldn’t be surprised with the electric offense. |
| 24 |
North Carolina
|
Last year was an embarrassment but hey, they’re UNC. They got more to give |
| 25 |
Richmond
|
A team I feel is poised to win the A10 and surprise in the tournament and be a surprise 16 team just like in 10-11 |