November 14, 2016 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duke |
| 2 | Kentucky |
| 3 | Villanova |
| 4 | Oregon |
| 5 | North Carolina |
| 6 | Indiana |
| 7 | Kansas |
| 8 | Virginia |
| 9 | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Arizona |
| 11 | Xavier |
| 12 | Louisville |
| 13 | Michigan State |
| 14 | Gonzaga |
| 15 | Purdue |
| 16 | UCLA |
| 17 | St. Mary's |
| 18 | Syracuse |
| 19 | West Virginia |
| 20 | Iowa State |
| 21 | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Creighton |
| 23 | Texas |
| 24 | Cincinnati |
| 25 | California |