CBS Sports Blog Poll

I just submitted by my first set of picks for the basketblog poll hosted by CBSsports.com, which should debut this week.

Even though Illinois beat a weakened Purdue team, I replaced the Illini with the streaking Ohio State Buckeyes. Making the other picks were pretty tough for me this first time, but after finishing, there was no question in my mind that the Big East and the ACC are head and shoulders above the other conferences.

Individual teams that I seem to have a soft spot for this season are Oklahoma (hasn't played anyone in the Big XII yet), Louisville (fun to watch), Villanova (coached by George Clooney) and Missouri (don't ask). Now that Michael Redd (season), Andrew Bogut (2 months+) and Luke Ridnour (month) are all out, I am hoping the Milwaukee Bucks tank the rest of the season for a shot at Blake Griffin. Griffin posterized Colorado all night long this past Friday.

If you think my picks are wack, leave a comment.

Rank	Team
1	Connecticut
2	Oklahoma
3	Pittsburgh
4	North Carolina
5	Duke
6	Xavier
7	Louisville
8	Wake Forest
9	Michigan St.
10	UCLA
11	Villanova
12	Marquette
13	Memphis
14	Kansas
15	Washington
16	Missouri
17	Clemson
18	Butler
19	Miami FL
20	Gonzaga
21	Purdue
22	Florida
23	Minnesota
24	Arizona St.
25	Ohio St.