Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Kentucky | Returning many key players, very strong recruiting class |
2 | Arizona | Balanced and well rounded |
3 | Wisconsin | Experienced and did not lose much from great team last year |
4 | North Carolina | Top recruiting class with #1 player |
5 | Duke | Deep team with returning POY candidate Marcus Paige |
6 | Kansas | |
7 | Florida | |
8 | Louisville | |
9 | Texas | |
10 | Virginia | |
11 | Wichita State | |
12 | Iowa State | |
13 | Villanova | |
14 | Gonzaga | |
15 | VCU | |
16 | UConn | |
17 | Michigan State | |
18 | San Diego State | |
19 | Nebraska | |
20 | Ohio State | |
21 | Oklahoma | |
22 | SMU | |
23 | Michigan | |
24 | Iowa | |
25 | Syracuse |