shaidar9haran's Ballot for Preseason of 2016-17
Submitted on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 9:13PM EDT
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
A Cat5 Roster here as potential POY Allen returnes with Amile, Luke, Matt and Chase, and adds a ton w/ Giles, Taytum, Frank, Bolden... |
| 2 |
Kansas
|
Josh Jackson adds value to a team with arguably the most experienced backcourt of FMIII and Graham; expect big years from Svi and Bragg too. |
| 3 |
Villanova
|
The Cats lose Archy and Ochefu from the championship squad, but still retain Hart, Jenkins, Brunson, Booth and a boatload of depth. |
| 4 |
Kentucky
|
Isaiah Briscoe is the leader on this young team which hopes to gel faster than prior UK squads, five Fresh dominate: Bam, Malik, and Fox |
| 5 |
Oregon
|
This team is a virtual carbon copy of last years Elite 8 squad, a sixth year for Ennis rejoins Brooks, Boucher, Bell and Dorsey, look out... |
| 6 |
Xavier
|
The Big East top two battle should be as entertaining as any in the country, Myles Davis again leads a tough but talented squad. |
| 7 |
Indiana
|
Likely to have the best offense in the nation, Crean has Bryant down low, Blackmon on the wing and OG leading, but can they defend? |
| 8 |
North Carolina
|
Knocked slightly down after the Pinson News, UNC is banking on huge years from Hicks/Meeks/Jackson but only Meeks has proven he can lead. |
| 9 |
Wisconsin
|
Greg Gard picked up with Bo left off, Koenig and Hayes need to play more consistently, but they'll be able to lean on Ethan Happ too |
| 10 |
Virginia
|
This is Perrantes team now, but transfer Nichols should provide some help. Expect a big year from Shayok as well. Do they have size? |
| 11 |
Arizona
|
Alonzo Trier leads what might be the most talented roster in the Pac12, perfect mix of young raw talent and older glue guys. |
| 12 |
Saint Mary's
|
Consistency is key in CBB and St Mary's brings back a starting five that played together in every game last year. |
| 13 |
Louisville
|
Offcourt issues aside, this team has legit talent at every part and should have all the makings of a classic UL Press team. |
| 14 |
UCLA
|
Lonzo Ball will be given the keys to the car, if he and Bryce Alford can connect often it could be fireworks for this team. |
| 15 |
Michigan State
|
Injuries issues aside, Izzo is bringing in his most talented freshman group and the emergence of Eron and Tum Tum last year bodes well. |
| 16 |
Gonzaga
|
Perkins and Karnowski are back to lead this team, but they have steep competition with the Gaels in the WCC |
| 17 |
UConn
|
This team is criminally underrated for being in the AAC, talent from 1-5 and even 6-9... expect Brimah and Purvis to lead this team deep. |
| 18 |
Syracuse
|
Boeheim claims this is his most talented roster; they won't be able to surprise anyone but Lydon, Roberson and White make a good core. |
| 19 |
Iowa State
|
Do you have a minute to discuss our lord and savior Monte Morris's A/TO ratio? Oh also Naz Long is back, dont count them out. |
| 20 |
Purdue
|
Swanigan needs to step it up, but will have more minutes as he shares the frontcourt with Haas, with Michigan transfer Spike offer enough? |
| 21 |
URI
|
Not as high on this team as some, the A-10 favorite return EC Matthews, and looks poised to dominate their league. |
| 22 |
West Virginia
|
People are saying this team doesn't have talent, but I'm seeing a more mature Carter leading a tough playing squad. |
| 23 |
Creighton
|
Elite backcourt with Mo Watson JR and Foster, if they can get some help from Thomas or Huff they're going places. |
| 24 |
Texas
|
Shaka's second year with the new team, I expect them to be a much tougher out than last year. |
| 25 |
California
|
26-35: Miami, Cincy, NCST, Dayton, FSU, TA&M, OU, Col, Georgetown, UWash |