As we gear up for the final weeks of the regular season in college basketball's power conferences, teams are not just eyeing their conference tournaments but also focusing on bolstering their NCAA Tournament resumes. The selection committee's decisions loom large, and every game counts.
No conference has been more impactful recently than the Big 12. This powerhouse saw a whirlwind week that kicked off with Iowa State's significant win over Houston.
However, the tables turned by Saturday with Houston avenging their loss against Arizona, while Iowa State stumbled against BYU. The midweek clash between TCU and UCF was pivotal, with the Knights securing a crucial victory.
Meanwhile, Texas Tech's high from beating Arizona was short-lived as they fell to Arizona State. Arizona also managed to topple BYU, adding more intrigue to the bracket projections.
Midwest Region (Chicago)
Philadelphia
- Michigan vs.
- Long Island
- SMU vs.
- Auburn
Tampa
- Tennessee vs.
- South Florida
- Virginia vs.
- Stephen F. Austin
Portland
- NC State vs.
- TCU/Missouri
- Gonzaga vs.
- North Dakota State
Oklahoma City
- Utah State vs.
- Texas A&M
- Houston vs.
- Utah Tech
East Region (Washington, D.C.)
Greenville
- Duke vs.
- Merrimack
- Kentucky vs.
- UCF
Greenville
- Arkansas vs.
- Belmont
- Kansas vs.
- UNC-Wilmington
Buffalo
- St.
John's vs. 11) Miami (OH)
- Michigan State vs. 14) Appalachian State
Buffalo
- Villanova vs.
- Georgia
- Purdue vs.
- Wright State
West Region (San Jose)
San Diego
- Arizona vs.
- UMBC / Bethune Cookman
- Saint Mary's vs.
- Texas
Portland
- BYU vs.
- Yale
- Alabama vs.
- UC-Irvine
Oklahoma City
- Louisville vs.
- UCLA/Santa Clara
- Nebraska vs.
- Portland State
Tampa
- Iowa vs.
- Miami
- Florida vs.
- Navy
South Region (Houston)
Philadelphia
- UConn vs.
- Howard / SE Miss. State
- Wisconsin vs. 9) Clemson
San Diego
- Vanderbilt vs.
- Liberty
- Texas Tech vs.
- High Point
St. Louis
- North Carolina vs. 11) Ohio State
- Illinois vs. 14) Austin Peay
St. Louis
- Saint Louis vs. 10) Indiana
- Iowa State vs. 15) East Tennessee State
The Bubble
Last four in: UCLA, TCU, Missouri, Santa Clara
First four out: Virginia Tech, USC, New Mexico, San Diego State
Next four out: VCU, California, Stanford, West Virginia
As the season winds down, every matchup is a chance for teams to make their case. With the stakes this high, expect the unexpected as teams battle for their spot in the Big Dance.