Barnhard's Week 15 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | |
| 2 | Alabama | |
| 3 | Houston | |
| 4 | Kansas | |
| 5 | Texas | |
| 6 | UCLA | |
| 7 | Arizona | |
| 8 | Virginia | |
| 9 | Marquette | |
| 10 | Baylor | |
| 11 | Gonzaga | |
| 12 | Saint Mary's | |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic | |
| 14 | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Indiana | |
| 16 | San Diego State | |
| 17 | Creighton | |
| 18 | Kansas State | |
| 19 | Xavier | |
| 20 | UConn | |
| 21 | Illinois | |
| 22 | Iowa State | |
| 23 | TCU | |
| 24 | Boise State | |
| 25 | New Mexico |
Overall Rationale
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