Rank | Team | Reason |
---|---|---|
1 | Kentucky | [1] Yup |
2 | Duke | [2] Two completely acceptable wins |
3 | Arizona | [3] What the heck are you guys doing going to UTEP? |
4 | Louisville | [4] Not our last hope to beat Kentucky but certainly the best remaining hope |
5 | Wisconsin | [5] Still basically tied with Virginia |
6 | Virginia | [6] Terrifying defense |
7 | Villanova | [7] In conversation this week, I claimed Villanova would finish in the top three this season. Don't make me look stupid like you almost did. |
8 | Kansas | [8] The Big XII is ridiculous and going to hurt itself in conference play |
9 | Texas | [9] (Sound familiar?) |
10 | Gonzaga | [10] Has some tests coming up to solidify their place here |
11 | Iowa State | [12] My poll has a recency bias and I acknowledge that now |
12 | Wichita State | [13] Looks beatable except for their conference |
13 | Baylor | [15] I still have Baylor way too high, sue me |
14 | Maryland | [17] Someone has to finish second in the rapidly-collapsing Big Ten; why not the Terps? |
15 | Ohio State | [11] Two losses to great teams, will still make noise in-conference |
16 | Utah | [16] Can only stay in place after (quality) loss |
17 | North Carolina | [21] Had to stretch to keep them in poll before, not now |
18 | Notre Dame | [22] Pitt isn't gonna do to well in-conference this year and I acknowledge that |
19 | Washington | [24] Wait, "Shawn Kemp?" Really? Cool |
20 | St. John's | [23] I don't know why I like that St. John's is doing well, but I do |
21 | West Virginia | [25] From hell's heart I curse thee |
22 | Minnesota | [N5] Goes to show you: rattling off a string of wins against cupcakes while the world crumbles around you, works |
23 | California | [New] I want them on radar on the off chance they beat Wisconsin |
24 | Colorado State | [New] Colorado State is undefeated?? |
25 | TCU | [New] TCU is undefeated??????? (Next Five: VCU, Georgetown Northern Iowa, Indiana, Miami) |