Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Villanova | Early in the year, this doesn't mean much. But until they are knocked down, they're good. Good win @purdue |
2 | Kentucky | Well, maybe their crushing of MSU doesn't mean that much |
3 | North Carolina | |
4 | Indiana | |
5 | Kansas | |
6 | Duke | This is kind of weird. Good win over a good Rhode Island team, but lost to KU, who lost to IU. High ceiiling, but injuries holding back. |
7 | Virginia | Looking really good. Bad news about Nichols, but this team is talented enough with an incredible coach. |
8 | Louisville | This team almost feels under the radar after last year not being eligible for tourney. |
9 | Xavier | Winning. Close games. But winning.. |
10 | Gonzaga | |
11 | Baylor | Again, it's early in the year, these are very fluid |
12 | Arizona | |
13 | Oregon | I think Baylor winning speaks more about Baylor being underrated than Oregon overrated. Oregon will be good. |
14 | Michigan | I know this is a big jump from unranked. But, what the hell, this team is good. Great D and big win over SMU. |
15 | Creighton | Had them at 18 in preseason poll and I was worried that could be high. But took care of Wisconsin. Could contend in the Big East. |
16 | Syracuse | |
17 | Purdue | lost to reigning champs, got jumped by a few teams that have looked good. Still a good team. |
18 | Wisconsin | |
19 | Saint Mary's | |
20 | UCLA | I was not sure on this team before the year. Alford hasn't necessarily done as well as he can. Looking real fine so far. |
21 | West Virginia | |
22 | Iowa State | Schedule so far leaves a bit to be desired. But if guard play remains stellar, lack of height may not be as critical |
23 | URI | With early polls, it's hard to rank exclusively on results, some is projections and stuff, otherwise RI could move up. Great win over Cincy. |
24 | Miami (FL) | |
25 | Wichita State | another under the radar team. Honorable Mentions: Florida, Maryland, UNI, Texas, Cal |