ams16295's Ballot for Preseason of 2014-15| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kentucky
|
Hard not to put them here. So much talent. |
| 2 |
Wisconsin
|
Almost the exact same team from the final four is back. |
| 3 |
Arizona
|
Again a lot of talent. |
| 4 |
Kansas
|
It is getting harder and harder to doubt this program. |
| 5 |
Duke
|
Right now they are the top ACC team, but we will see how they come together. |
| 6 |
Virginia
|
Their team defense will make them a force all season. |
| 7 |
Louisville
|
Boy it is going to be fun to watch the ACC this year. |
| 8 |
Texas
|
The have the hype, but can they live up to it? |
| 9 |
North Carolina
|
Just reload, like many other teams in this top 10. |
| 10 |
Florida
|
It will be interesting to see how they follow their terrific run last year. |
| 11 |
Villanova
|
Almost all of their production is back from last season, they are going to be tough to slow down. |
| 12 |
Iowa State
|
The Mayor may just be the best coach in the game. |
| 13 |
UConn
|
Can they play to their potential for the full year this year, or will we have to wait for the tournament again? |
| 14 |
San Diego State
|
Tough team to play in any situation, but especially at home. |
| 15 |
Gonzaga
|
When can we quit considering them a Cinderella, they are always at the ball. |
| 16 |
VCU
|
Fast and fun to watch. |
| 17 |
Oklahoma
|
Could they be this year's surprise team? |
| 18 |
Wichita State
|
Good players coming back, could they be higher yes, but this is where they fell for me. |
| 19 |
Michigan State
|
Tom Izzo could have this team in a position to challenge Wisconsin near the end of the year. |
| 20 |
Nebraska
|
This one hurts, but they are a top 20 team. |
| 21 |
Ohio State
|
Kraft free Ohio State, should be interesting. |
| 22 |
Iowa
|
Good coaching seems to be a theme in this top twenty five, Iowa is no different. |
| 23 |
Syracuse
|
It's Syracuse, they have the potential to vault up these rankings, the question is, can they harness it? |
| 24 |
SMU
|
It isn't likely that they will be snubbed this year. |
| 25 |
Minnesota
|
Patino has this team on the rise, NIT victory should carry momentum for a program in need of it. |