Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Kansas | I mean...what else do I have to say lol |
2 | North Carolina | And the runner-up... |
3 | Duke | "Third place", on the account of having the closer gamer |
4 | Villanova | "Fourth place"...not bad though! Shame they weren't at full-strength |
5 | Gonzaga | Gonzaga had been dominant enough where they stick around here - though of course, it is far from what they wanted... |
6 | Houston | Coogs! They finally belong right where they deserve! |
7 | Arizona | Wildcats season is good enough to keep them from moving a lot, though they drop a bit regardless... |
8 | Arkansas | Despite the occasional shakiness, the Hogs are very good - and have solidified themselves again in the top! |
9 | Baylor | Baylor is good, and was CLOSE to making the Sweet Sixteen and beyond. Now, UNC going to the NCG helps their case, but not by much |
10 | Purdue | Obviously a rough way to exit the tournament, but the Boilermakers are Top Ten no matter what by that point! |
11 | Texas Tech | VERY underrated - I respect them! |
12 | Providence | The Friars redeemed themselves from the ugly loss to Creighton to form a successful run - including a decent loss to eventual champions! |
13 | Auburn | I don't want to be TOO harsh...but unfortunately, the Tigers stumbled very much over the last few weeks... |
14 | Miami (FL) | Always hovering underneath the Top 25, the Hurricanes now have made it - and are here to stay! |
15 | Tennessee | SEC Champions give you much room - but getting blown out by Michigan ain't great either way... |
16 | UCLA | Fairly decent season - could be better, but can't complain at a Sweet Sixteen |
17 | Kentucky | Again, can't punish too much, but that was NOT a good loss, even with Saint Peter's being better than we thought... |
18 | Wisconsin | Eh, regular season was good enough, even with the meh postseason |
19 | Illinois | Ditto...that fits the both of them VERY much! |
20 | Saint Mary's | Much respect to the WCC - even outside Gonzaga, this is a serious mid-major conference! |
21 | Iowa State | The highest of highs, the lowest of lows...the Cyclones got to experience it all |
22 | St. Peter's | P E A C O C K S ! This should be a good placement - deserves to be here! |
23 | Murray State | Maybe I am generous, but I can't fault the Racers TOO much here...I believe this is fair |
24 | Michigan | Ugh...fine...the Wolverines were better than I would admit... |
25 | Iowa | Come on, Hawkeyes...at least you won in Indianapolis... |