Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Gonzaga | Gonzaga. |
2 | Baylor | Haven't been the same team since the COVID break but hoping they put it together again |
3 | Illinois | One of, if not, the hottest team in the country rn. Can beat anyone but can be trouble if they foul too much |
4 | Oklahoma State | Alongside ILL, I think they're one of the hottest teams, and because of the way they're playing RIGHT NOW, I put them above Michigan |
5 | Michigan | Losing Livers is a huge blow (and effected them) but if they get him back, MICH is well deserving of that 1 seed |
6 | Texas | Big 12 champions riding a 6 game win streak, TEX is a fun team to watch and definitely F4 caliber |
7 | Iowa | On a nice streak of games, only losing to MICH and ILL. Need to play better D |
8 | West Virginia | Back to back losses to OKST and 9pt win vs TCU, things are looking shaky but they have some time to come together |
9 | Alabama | SEC champions and riding a 6 game win streak, solid stuff for the Crimson Tide |
10 | Arkansas | Tough loss vs LSU but they're still a dangerous and sneaky team to look out for |
11 | Ohio State | Played a really good conference tournament, taking ILL to OT. OSU is back on the rise |
12 | Kansas | Unfortunate we couldn't see them play TEX but finished the season strong regardless |
13 | Houston | 7 game win streak to end the season, although they did struggle vs MEM, they won the conference |
14 | Creighton | Inconsistent but solid win vs UCONN before being embarassed vs GTWN |
15 | Villanova | They aren't the same team they were but that doesn't mean they aren't good. NOVA can still shock some people with how good they can perform |
16 | Loyola Chicago | Conference champions and a good defensive team |
17 | San Diego State | Haven't lost since January with a win vs USU |
18 | Purdue | Played OSU tough but couldn't finish the job. Still a solid team |
19 | Texas Tech | 3-4 to finish the season but they're capable of being a Sweet 16 team and beyond |
20 | Georgia Tech | Finished season on 8 game win streak and as ACC champs. Fun team to watch |
21 | Colorado | Were so close to take the title, but couldn't get it done. Great win vs USC though |
22 | St. Bonaventure | Conference champs and convincing win vs VCU |
23 | Florida State | They've looked alright but haven't beaten anyone recently that I'm high on. Hopefully they prove me wrong |
24 | BYU | Played great ball vs ZAGA but wasn't enough, look out for them to surprise people |
25 | UConn | Have looked miles better with Bouknight back, and even though they lost vs CREI, they will be a dark horse team |