asaprocket's Ballot for Preseason of 2016-17
Submitted on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10:07PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
Even with Harry Giles's knee surgery, Duke still deserves to be #1. They return top scorer Grayson Allen and have the #1 recruiting class |
| 2 |
Kentucky
|
The Cats added a few 5 star prospects in Monk ,Fox and Adebayo. They also return Briscoe, who will be hoping for a great sophomore season |
| 3 |
Kansas
|
Freshmen Josh Jackson will be a vital part of this Jayhawks team. Bill Self will be hoping to lead Kansas to another BIG 12 title. |
| 4 |
Villanova
|
The Wildcats lost Arcidiacono and Ochefu. Top player that played a big roles on the last season. They do return top scorer Josh hart |
| 5 |
North Carolina
|
Theo Pinson out with a broken vote, but heels still have plenty of vets. |
| 6 |
Oregon
|
The Dukes will began their season without their top scorer but i still expect to win the Pac 12 |
| 7 |
Virginia
|
Virginia added Austin Nichols and one of the best recruiting classes in the nation. |
| 8 |
Xavier
|
I expect Xavier to challenge Villanova for the Big east title. |
| 9 |
Indiana
|
Even doubt the Hoosier lost Yogi and Williams, they return Thomas Bryant and James Blackmon |
| 10 |
UCLA
|
UCLA has another good recruiting class. Hopefully they give Oregon a run for their money. |
| 11 |
Wisconsin
|
The Badgers return most of their players, including Nigel Hayes. |
| 12 |
Arizona
|
With or without Allonzo Trier, Arizona is still one of the top teams in the PAC 12 |
| 13 |
Gonzaga
|
the Zags return a few good player and add few transfers. |
| 14 |
Saint Mary's
|
St.Mary return all their starters and they will give the Zags tough challenge |
| 15 |
Michigan State
|
Top prospects Miles Bridges and Josh Langford will play huge roles for the Spartans this season |
| 16 |
UConn
|
There might be an argument whether Uconn is a blue blood program or not but what is certain is that they are the best team in the American |
| 17 |
Louisville
|
Louisville return most of their players and they will challenge for a acc title |
| 18 |
Texas
|
Shaka added Top prospect Jarrett Allen and also return most of their players. |
| 19 |
Purdue
|
Purdue return Swanigan and add a transfer in Albrecht. |
| 20 |
Syracuse
|
After an unexpected tournament run, Syracuse add a couple of good transfers and return Tyler Roberson and Tyler Lydon |
| 21 |
California
|
Cal return NBA prospect Ivan Rabb and they will be a strong contender for the PAC 12 title. |
| 22 |
Creighton
|
Watson, Jr. and Foster will be crucial parts in Creighton's success this season |
| 23 |
URI
|
With the return of E.C Matthews, Dan Hurley and URI should be the best team in the A10 |
| 24 |
Iowa State
|
Iowa State lost their top scorer Niang, but they return Monte Morris |
| 25 |
Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati will challenge Uconn in the American. |