Preseason 2018 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duke |
| 2 | Michigan State |
| 3 | Arizona |
| 4 | Kansas |
| 5 | Kentucky |
| 6 | Villanova |
| 7 | Wichita State |
| 8 | Florida |
| 9 | North Carolina |
| 10 | USC |
| 11 | West Virginia |
| 12 | Cincinnati |
| 13 | Miami, FL |
| 14 | Notre Dame |
| 15 | Minnesota |
| 16 | Louisville |
| 17 | Xavier |
| 18 | Gonzaga |
| 19 | Northwestern |
| 20 | Purdue |
| 21 | UCLA |
| 22 | St. Mary's |
| 23 | Seton Hall |
| 24 | Baylor |
| 25 | Texas A&M |