DEP61's Week 16 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | |
| 2 | UCLA | |
| 3 | Alabama | |
| 4 | Kansas | |
| 5 | Arizona | |
| 6 | Purdue | |
| 7 | Virginia | |
| 8 | Marquette | |
| 9 | Texas | |
| 10 | Baylor | |
| 11 | Saint Mary's | |
| 12 | Gonzaga | |
| 13 | Tennessee | |
| 14 | Kansas State | |
| 15 | Creighton | |
| 16 | Indiana | |
| 17 | Xavier | |
| 18 | San Diego State | |
| 19 | UConn | |
| 20 | Iowa State | |
| 21 | Florida Atlantic | |
| 22 | Utah State | |
| 23 | Boise State | |
| 24 | Eastern Washington | |
| 25 | North Texas |
