IrritatedQuail's Ballot for Preseason of 2014-15
Submitted on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 9:00AM EDT
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Kentucky
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Returning talent, top recruiting class is a recipe for good things in UK |
| 2 |
Wisconsin
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Frank the Tank and Co. didn't lose much from last season. I expect another deep run in March |
| 3 |
Arizona
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This team is scary athletic, great respect for Sean Miller and his team's defensive prowess. |
| 4 |
Louisville
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I think Louisville, much like Virginia, are flying a bit under the radar. I think they have the strongest team in the ACC |
| 5 |
Duke
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I'm not buying Quinn Cook as an impact guard. That being said, Okafor and Tyus Jones could be monsters. Another non-off year for duke |
| 6 |
Virginia
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Frankly, I'm enjoying the lack of respect UVa is getting in the preseason. Reminds me of a season not too long ago.... |
| 7 |
Kansas
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Incredible young last year, they have another solid recruiting class coming in. The Big 12 streak will be intact |
| 8 |
Florida
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Lost Patric Young, but still young, athletic and hungry. UK @ UF game should be a doozy. |
| 9 |
Texas
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Loved Texas' team last year. Taylor (their PG) is the real deal. |
| 10 |
Villanova
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Great, young team. I like Coach Jay Wright, I think 'nova are going to continue to have success this year |
| 11 |
Iowa State
|
Holy Moly, Iowa State is good, and under the radar. Bold prediction, they challenge Kansas for Big 12 title. |
| 12 |
North Carolina
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UNC is getting an undeserved amount of hype this preseason. Their frontcourt is thin, and they have 1 shooter. Paige is very good tho |
| 13 |
Gonzaga
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| 14 |
Wichita State
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There's little change they repeat last year's run, but they will still enjoy success |
| 15 |
San Diego State
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| 16 |
Michigan State
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Many seniors lost from last year, but when did Izzo's team struggle come March? |
| 17 |
UConn
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Hard not to pick the champion, but it's going to be a different looking team in 2015 |
| 18 |
VCU
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Can't wait for December 6th :) |
| 19 |
SMU
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Man, Larry Brown is doing so much work with this program. Great recruits coming in, terrific success last season. |
| 20 |
Nebraska
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| 21 |
Oklahoma
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| 22 |
Iowa
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Lots of respect for McCaffrey after we played them in the NIT quarters in 2013. This is their year for a potential deep run |
| 23 |
Ohio State
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| 24 |
Michigan
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| 25 |
Stanford
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Impressive win over Kansas in March, I like their chances for a successful season in a top-heavy PAC12 |