Strength of Region Men's Basketball Preseason Composite Poll
(a combination of the four national preseason polls – does not include conference polls)

Rank – Region – Average Points
1. Midwest Region 11.7
2. Southeast Region 11.1
3. South Central Region 8.8
4. Central Region 7.8
5. East Region 5.8
6. South Region 5.7
7. West Region 5.4
8. Atlantic Region 4.4

Rank – Region – Total Points
1. Midwest Region 374
2. Southeast Region 366
3. South Central Region 300
4. South Region 272
5. East Region 232
6. Central Region 219
7. Atlantic Region 193
8. West Region 157