A look at some of the mid-major/smaller leagues. The chances for multiple bids from these leagues are small. In the Missouri Valley, a 2-team race is developing between Drake (18-2, 8-2; NET: 66) and Bradley (18-3, 9-1; NET: 64). They are iffy at-large candidates. Drake won their first meeting this season. Maybe a sweep and an appearance […]

“How many true National Championship contenders are there?” I like to look at teams in the Top 20 in offensive and defensive efficiency. According to KenPom, seven teams currently fit that criteria: Duke Auburn Houston Iowa State Florida Illinois Arizona (20th in both!) Teams that fall just outside the criterion are Tennessee (22nd offe

I have asked this question a few times, and it feels appropriate now: What happens when the SEC starts to eat each other? The idea that nearly the entire conference will get into the NCAA Tournament is still valid. Mid-major leagues aren’t loading up with potential at-large bids, and the ACC/Big East aren’t juicy bid […]

Top 25: 1. Auburn (13-1) (1) – The Tigers are on cruise control. Only two of their 13 wins were within single digits. 2. Tennessee (14-0) (2) – Only one of their 14 wins (Illinois) was within single digits. 3. Iowa State (12-1) (4) – Their 19-point romp over Baylor was a statement win. 4. Duke (12-2) (5) […]