pongislame's Week 9 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Tennessee | |
| 3 | Florida | |
| 4 | Alabama | |
| 5 | Duke | |
| 6 | Iowa State | |
| 7 | Oregon | |
| 8 | Marquette | |
| 9 | Kansas | |
| 10 | Mississippi State | |
| 11 | Texas A&M | |
| 12 | Kentucky | |
| 13 | Gonzaga | |
| 14 | UConn | |
| 15 | UCLA | |
| 16 | Houston | |
| 17 | Michigan State | |
| 18 | Utah State | |
| 19 | Pitt | |
| 20 | Oklahoma | |
| 21 | Illinois | |
| 22 | Memphis | |
| 23 | Purdue | |
| 24 | Baylor | |
| 25 | St. John's |
Overall Rationale
Strong argument for: Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Michigan, Maryland, Drake