shartney's Ballot for Preseason of 2017-18
Submitted on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 11:33AM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
If Grayson can stay on the floor they are hard to beat, top recruiting class |
| 2 |
Michigan State
|
Myles Bridges returning for Sophomore year |
| 3 |
Arizona
|
This team is oozing with talent, both returning and incoming freshman |
| 4 |
Kansas
|
Good blend of veterans around an incoming McDonald's all american |
| 5 |
Kentucky
|
Another young team but the best recruiting class yet again. Coach Cal likes his young players and knows how to use them |
| 6 |
Wichita State
|
Opposite reasoning on Kentucky. Veteran team of try-hards |
| 7 |
Villanova
|
Always solid |
| 8 |
West Virginia
|
They have depth |
| 9 |
North Carolina
|
It's UNC |
| 10 |
Florida
|
Young team but return top player in KeVaughn Allen |
| 11 |
Miami (FL)
|
Newton's time to shine |
| 12 |
Minnesota
|
Now the top Coach Pitino in CBB |
| 13 |
Gonzaga
|
Don't think they will have a championship game hangover |
| 14 |
Cincinnati
|
Young but talented |
| 15 |
Xavier
|
Trevon Bluiett |
| 16 |
Notre Dame
|
Will Colson average another double double? |
| 17 |
USC
|
Return top 7 players in points and minutes per game |
| 18 |
Virginia
|
Top 5 coach in the nation |
| 19 |
UCLA
|
Lost a lot but reloaded |
| 20 |
Louisville
|
Lost their coach but not their talent |
| 21 |
Wisconsin
|
Good recruiting class that Gard is actually going to use from year 1 |
| 22 |
Purdue
|
Will Haas finally step up? |
| 23 |
Alabama
|
Not just a football school |
| 24 |
Texas
|
Will they finally get the most out of their talented players? |
| 25 |
Northwestern
|
Solid roster, return top 5 scorers |