CopperWalrus's Ballot for Preseason of 2021-22
Submitted on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4:00PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gonzaga
|
Clear number one team. The talent coming in is unmatched. The only problem I see is finding enough playing time for everyone |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
This team is deep, I could see them going undefeated in conference |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
Gillespie will lead this team, my pick for the national championship. |
| 4 |
Purdue
|
As a CSU fan, Ive got to be high on the team that is still young, will be fun to watch |
| 5 |
UCLA
|
Not as high as others, but hard to deny the talent they have. I think they will fall off but giving them the benefit of the doubt |
| 6 |
Michigan
|
Juwan Howard is an easy coach to wish for. What hes done is amazing, I trust he will continue |
| 7 |
Kentucky
|
This season will be redemption |
| 8 |
Duke
|
Coach K's farewell tour, I just can't see this team having short of an amazing season |
| 9 |
Oregon
|
I think a lot of people are sleeping on them due to the UCLA hype |
| 10 |
Texas
|
If this was a team that had one year together already theyd be number one |
| 11 |
Alabama
|
This is a team won't be as good as last years, but could def see them winning the SEC |
| 12 |
Illinois
|
Another #1 seed from last season that may be a bit too hyped. Kofi could be NPOY |
| 13 |
Baylor
|
I think a lot of things went well for Baylor last year, they lose Mitchell, and may not even deserve being this high |
| 14 |
Houston
|
I think the experience from making the FF puts them a tad bit aboveMEmphis |
| 15 |
Memphis
|
This team could lose some bad games but once they get going, could go deep in the tourney |
| 16 |
Arkansas
|
This is that one team this year that will always stay somewhere between 15-25 |
| 17 |
Florida State
|
FSU is going above UNC based on coach alone. Davis is just untested |
| 18 |
Tennessee
|
The Vols are good again, have the potential to be amazing, but also to finish 5th in the SEC |
| 19 |
North Carolina
|
Davis being a first time head coach could hit some bumps |
| 20 |
St. Bonaventure
|
Go Bonnies! Gotta send my love to this mid major. With depth, they will be great |
| 21 |
BYU
|
Another team that is overshadowed. Could give Gonzaga a run for their money |
| 22 |
UConn
|
The Huskies are a bit unproven without Bouknight but last year they did great when he wasnt playing |
| 23 |
Ohio State
|
Not seeing the hype behind them this year. I think they will be solid but not get much higher in the poll |
| 24 |
Colorado State
|
My Rams! How could I not? Next 5: Auburn, Virginia, Texas Tech, Arizona, Maryland |
| 25 |
Indiana
|
Next 5: Auburn, Virginia, Texas Tech, Arizona, Maryland |