Here are the final Division II men's basketball power rankings through March 15.
| Team | Record | Comments | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana | 31-2 | Won Central Regional, first Elite Eight appearance | 1 |
| Lincoln Memorial | 32-2 | Averaged 98 points winning Southeast Region | 2 |
| Western Oregon | 30-3 | Won West Regional; first Elite Eight appearance | 4 |
| West Liberty | 30-3 | Won fifth Atlantic Regional title in last six years | 7 |
| Saginaw Valley | 25-7 | Won Midwest Regional; first Elite Eight appearance | NR |
| Stonehill | 24-8 | Won in OT in East Regional championship; 3rd Elite Eite | NR |
| Barry | 26-6 | Won South Regional, making first Elite Eight appearance | NR |
| Tarleton | 24-8 | Won South Central Regional; 2nd straight trip to Elite Eight | NR |
| NW Missouri | 27-6 | Lost by 2 points at Augustana in Central championship | 8 |
| UC San Diego | 24-8 | Lost by five points in West Regional championship game | NR |
| Angelo State | 25-7 | Lost by five points in South Central championship | NR |
| Wheeling Jesuit | 28-4 | Upset in first round of Atlantic Regional | 6 |
| Fort Lewis | 28-4 | Lost in South Central semifinals | 3 |
| Minn.St.-Moorhead | 30-6 | Lost in Central Regional quarterfinals | 9 |
| Wisconsin-Parkside | 25-6 | Lost in Midwest Regional semifinals | 11 |
| California Baptist | 28-7 | Lost by two points in West Regional semifinals | 16 |