rbhindepmo's Ballot for Preseason of 2017-18| Rank | Team | Reason |
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| 1 |
North Carolina
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Unlike some Coaches poll voters, I will rank the schools that are on the verge of being seized by the FBI, |
| 2 |
Kentucky
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If you're not cheating a little bit, how hard are you really trying? |
| 3 |
Villanova
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Preseason polls are pretty much a mix of record and how much you like freshmen players |
| 4 |
Arizona
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As a cold-hearted type, I try to resist the hype until it's warranted. |
| 5 |
Kansas
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(Sorry Mizzou Hype Train, You'll need to win some big games) |
| 6 |
Duke
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| 7 |
West Virginia
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| 8 |
Virginia
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| 9 |
Cincinnati
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| 10 |
Gonzaga
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| 11 |
Florida
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| 12 |
Wichita State
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| 13 |
Purdue
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| 14 |
Baylor
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| 15 |
TCU
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| 16 |
Oklahoma
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| 17 |
Notre Dame
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| 18 |
Providence
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| 19 |
Xavier
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| 20 |
Miami (FL)
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| 21 |
Wisconsin
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| 22 |
USC
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| 23 |
Oregon
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| 24 |
Kansas State
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| 25 |
Louisville
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