dterp13's Week 18 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | - |
| 2 | Alabama | - |
| 3 | Kansas | - |
| 4 | UCLA | - |
| 5 | Purdue | - |
| 6 | Marquette | - |
| 7 | Gonzaga | +2 |
| 8 | Texas | - |
| 9 | Baylor | -2 |
| 10 | UConn | +2 |
| 11 | Arizona | -1 |
| 12 | Kansas State | -1 |
| 13 | Virginia | - |
| 14 | Xavier | +3 |
| 15 | Miami (FL) | +1 |
| 16 | Texas A&M | +4 |
| 17 | Saint Mary's | +1 |
| 18 | Indiana | -4 |
| 19 | Tennessee | -4 |
| 20 | TCU | -1 |
| 21 | San Diego State | +2 |
| 22 | Duke | - |
| 23 | Creighton | +2 |
| 24 | Florida Atlantic | +2 |
| 25 | Kentucky | +3 |
Overall Rationale
Also Considered: Michigan St., Iowa St., Missouri