/r/CollegeBasketball Poll

Rank	Team	Reason
1	Gonzaga
2	$University of Texas at Austin Logo$ Texas	This roster with Chris Beard? Texas is back.
3	Kansas
4	Purdue	This team has a great balance of returning starters, depth, roster balance, and star power.
5	Kentucky	I don't think the additions of Wheeler and Washington can be overstated enough.
6	Alabama	I trust in what Oats is doing, I think the offense will do enough until the defense comes along.
7	UCLA	I don't like basing how good a team is on a small sample size.
8	Baylor
9	Tennessee	I am ready to be hurt again.
10	Memphis	Surely they won't turn the ball over every possession, right?
11	North Carolina	I think fresh air could really be a catalyst for this team.
12	Michigan	I like what Howard has going, I just believe the loss of Livers is being undervalued.
13	Indiana	This team is talented. They just need.. not Archie Miller? We'll see.
14	Oregon
15	Florida State	Talented roster with a lot transfers and freshman. The track record shows that is of little issue for Leonard Hamilton.
16	Texas Tech	I love the makeup of this team. We will see if they gel, but if they do, I could see Adams picking up right where Beard left off.
17	Duke	I do not trust the guards on this team, and I think K's retirement could be a huge distraction.
18	Villanova	I just don't believe this team has the high level talent to justify a higher ranking.
19	Illinois	Solid floor, solid ceiling.
20	Houston	I don't know what to expect from Houston with no Grimes. This will be interesting to watch play out.
21	Virginia	I think the defense will be back, at least to some degree.
22	Ohio State	I think the loss of Walker is being undervalued.
23	Virginia Tech	I really like what Mike Young has shown so far in Blacksburg.
24	UConn
25	St. Bonaventure

Gammapotatoe's Ballot for Preseason of 2021-22