With the latest and final edition of the Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, Wisconsin basketball found themselves on the outside looking in to end the season.
The Badgers received 27 votes, but did not do enough to finish in the top 25. Baylor came in at the top spot, with Gonzaga dropping to two after their national championship loss. Michigan led the way for the Big Ten at four.
Full Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll:
| 1 | Baylor | 28-2 |
| 2 | Gonzaga | 31-1 |
| 3 | Houston | 28-4 |
| 4 | Michigan | 23-5 |
| 5 | Alabama | 26-7 |
| 6 | Arkansas | 25-7 |
| 7 | UCLA | 22-10 |
| 8 | Illinois | 24-7 |
| 9 | Southern California | 25-8 |
| 10 | Florida State | 18-7 |
| 11 | Villanova | 18-7 |
| 12 | Loyola-Chicago | 26-5 |
| 13 | Iowa | 22-9 |
| 14 | Creighton | 22-9 |
| 15 | Ohio State | 21-10 |
| 16 | Kansas | 21-9 |
| 17 | Oregon | 22-7 |
| 18 | West Virginia | 19-10 |
| 19 | Oklahoma State | 21-9 |
| 20 | Oregon State | 20-13 |
| 21 | Texas | 17-10 |
| 22 | Texas Tech | 18-11 |
| 23 | Colorado | 23-9 |
| 24 | Virginia | 18-7 |
| 25 | Syracuse | 18-10 |
Schools Dropped Out:
No. 18 San Diego St.; No. 20 Purdue; No. 24 Virginia Tech
Others receiving votes:
San Diego St. 63; Oral Roberts 57; Purdue 54; Oklahoma 48; Wisconsin 27; Virginia Tech 16; Brigham Young 12; Drake 9; Winthrop 8; Florida 8; Maryland 7; Connecticut 6; Rutgers 5; Louisiana State 5; Clemson 5; Memphis 2; Tennessee 1; Georgia Tech 1