This week's ballot, for those interested:

No UConn, which goes into Monday's bout with Maryland-Eastern Shore with heavy hearts.

1.       Duke

2.       Michigan

3.       Louisville

4.       Indiana

5.       Ohio State

6.       Arizona

7.       Syracuse

8.       Kansas

9.       Missouri

10.   Florida

11.   Illinois

12.   San Diego State

13.   North Carolina

14.   Creighton

15.   Oklahoma State

16.   Cincinnati

17.   Gonzaga

18.   Pittsburgh

19.   UNLV

20.   Notre Dame

21.   NC State

22.   New Mexico

23.   Michigan State

24.   Minnesota

25.   Butler