While the preseason rankings almost never replicate the end-of-season standings, it’s fun nonetheless to rank the top teams in the nation. While a lot of powerhouse schools hold the top spots in the rankings, there are many teams in my top 35 that have yet to become household names in the college basketball world. Take a look at where your team stands in my rankings as you prepare for another season of ups, downs and just pure madness.

1. Duke

2. Michigan State
3. Kentucky
4. Arizona
5. Kansas
6. North Carolina
7. Villanova
8. Miami
9. Florida
10. Wichita State
11. West Virginia
12. Notre Dame
13. Minnesota
14. Louisville
15. Alabama
16. UCLA
17. Xavier
18. Cincinnati
19. Baylor
20. Seton Hall
21. Texas A&M
22. Missouri
23. Northwestern
24. Purdue
25. Virginia
26. Rhode Island
27. Wisconsin
28. Michigan
29. Virginia Tech
30. Butler
31. Oklahoma
32. TCU
33. Saint Mary’s
34. SMU
35. Oregon