Tygorz's Week 7 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | Might not be the best team in the country, but best undefeated team and solid win in Champaign |
| 2 | Auburn | #1 computer team, and for good reason |
| 3 | Iowa State | Just keeps on winning and being impressive |
| 4 | Kentucky | Solid team, big game against Ohio St. this week |
| 5 | Duke | Talent-wise, likely the best team in the country. Super scary team in March |
| 6 | Florida | Likely a little too high for the schedule played, but we'll find out soon what the Gators are made of |
| 7 | Alabama | Win at Chapel Hill will do wonders the rest of the year on paper and in the locker room |
| 8 | Houston | Took care of business this week |
| 9 | Kansas | Righted the ship |
| 10 | Oregon | UCLA loss is still confusing, but moves up due to other teams losing |
| 11 | Texas A&M | Good win over Purdue, running a little under the radar still |
| 12 | Marquette | Sometimes great, sometimes looks lost on the court. Will get a lot steadier once conference play begins |
| 13 | Oklahoma | Still haven't lost, but schedule about to get a lot tougher |
| 14 | Cincinnati | Good win over Xavier, still looking for marquee win |
| 15 | Gonzaga | Playing a really tough schedule, and losing close. Likely a top 10 team still |
| 16 | Purdue | Really looking forward to the game against Auburn. Boilers need more from the backcourt |
| 17 | Utah State | Schedule getting a lot tougher before the new year |
| 18 | North Carolina | I doubt anyone can say they've lost to 4 great teams this year |
| 19 | Illinois | Need to learn how to finish games. Had Tennessee on the ropes (lost at the buzzer), and good win against ranked Badgers team |
| 20 | Drake | Keeps on winning, but schedule has been soft since holiday tournament wins |
| 21 | San Diego State | That Houston win is going to pay tons of dividends all season long |
| 22 | Michigan State | Really punishing teams right now. This could be a conference championship team |
| 23 | Arkansas | Got it done against Michigan |
| 24 | UCLA | Good road road/neutral win against Arizona, playing well enough to be ranked |
| 25 | Dayton | Marquette win gets them here, need to beat Cincinnati to stay |
Overall Rationale
Dropping out this week: Rhode Island (23), Wisconsin (24). Next Up: St. John's, Michigan, Loyola Chicago, Wisconsin, Baylor, Rhode Island, Maryland, Ole Miss, Memphis, Clemson, Georgia