(Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.)
On the last big Thursday slate of the power conference regular season, things officially heated up from a light simmer to a full-on basketball broiling. Absurd ACC matchups, powerhouse SEC showdowns and a few impactful Big Ten performances …. we’re gearing up for a tumultuous conference tournament week.
Players we’ve been watching for half a decade (literally!) are enjoying the emotions of senior night. The second and final NCAA Selection Committee reveal is in.
What can we take away from one of the most important days of the college season?
| Last four in | First four out | Next four out | Last four byes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minnesota |
Princeton |
Marquette |
Oregon |
|
Iowa State |
South Florida |
Murray State |
South Dakota State |
|
Washington |
Arizona |
St. Joseph’s |
Harvard |
|
Virginia Tech |
Colorado |
Belmont |
Nebraska |
| Conference | Bids |
|---|---|
|
Big Ten |
13 |
|
SEC |
10 |
|
ACC |
9 |
|
Big 12 |
7 |
|
Big East |
2 |
|
Ivy |
2 |
Let’s dive into SEC seeding.
As highlighted throughout the year, the SEC has been the country’s strongest conference, punctuated by six teams in the selection committee’s Top 16 reveal this week..
With Selection…
