sleepymike01101101's Ballot for Preseason of 2021-22| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gonzaga
|
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| 2 |
Kansas
|
I'm more convinced by Kansas than I man Baylor, Michigan, Illinois, and UCLA. They just seem to have a lot of pieces |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
I trust Jay Wright more right now than I do a lot of higher ranked coaches |
| 4 |
Michigan
|
They're returning some good pieces and haven't had much coaching turnover |
| 5 |
Purdue
|
Experience is vital in close and early non-home games (although boo trains) |
| 6 |
UCLA
|
I think they got a lot of hype in a likely over performing pac12 tournament. They should be good, but I'm wary even at 6 |
| 7 |
Illinois
|
Everyone's B1G favorite. A lot of coaching and player turnover. They need a few people to really step up. |
| 8 |
Baylor
|
Losing some key players. I'm sure they have some people who can step up |
| 9 |
Duke
|
Duke could run the table. This is I'd last season and it could motivate them late season. We'll also get an idea of Scheyer |
| 10 |
Houston
|
As much as I dislike Sampson for IU, he gets the job done |
| 11 |
Kentucky
|
Should be a good season, but they've GOt to rebound after a bad season |
| 12 |
Arkansas
|
Muss Bus had a breakout year, I think they could do about as well, likely not much better |
| 13 |
Ohio State
|
A lot of questions remain here. Consistency is lacking |
| 14 |
Memphis
|
Penny is my hero after Wiseman. |
| 15 |
Oregon
|
We'll see how they turn out after last year |
| 16 |
Alabama
|
The SEC is loaded |
| 17 |
Maryland
|
Expect a good season from them |
| 18 |
Texas Tech
|
Let's see who really was the brain behind TTU |
| 19 |
Tennessee
|
Isn't football enough for the SEC? |
| 20 |
Florida State
|
Good coach, momentum running |
| 21 |
USC
|
Enfield finally has some traction |
| 22 |
Michigan State
|
Never doubt Izzo unless it's in the FinalFour or later |
| 23 |
St. Bonaventure
|
Come on, you can do it |
| 24 |
Texas
|
Huge questions all around |
| 25 |
UConn
|
I really wanted to put my Hoosiers here, but i need some film before I think they deserve a ranking. Come on Woody (also dookie good coach) |