The Sun Belt features one of the best mid-majors in the land with the Kevin Hervey led UT-Arlington Mavericks. Little Rock knocked off Purdue in the Dance last year, but a new coach and significant player turnover could mean a step back for the Trojans. Georgia Southern looks to be a big-time sleeper candidate this season.
Read moreHorizon Preview 2016-17
The Horizon is a slightly sadder place without Bryce Drew and Kay Felder. In spite of that, Valpo will attempt to get Alec Peters back in the tournament in his senior year, though run-and-gun contenders Oakland and Green Bay will put up a fight.
Read moreOhio Valley Preview 2016-17
Returning Player of the Year Evan Bradds returns to lead Belmont, a team that once again reigns supreme in the Ohio Valley. Murray State, Tennessee State, and Morehead State will look to knock the Bruins off their pedestal.
Read moreConference USA 2016-17
A massive pool of candidates could win this league (7? 8?), but the favorite is probably reigning regular season champ UAB or NCAA darling Middle Tennessee. I went with a bit of an upset - one that I may regret when their defense is giving up barrels of points...
Read moreMAC Preview 2016-17
Last year's conference champion, Akron, headlines a deep East division in the MAC, with Buffalo and Ohio each bringing back plenty of offensive firepower in hopes of dethroning the Zips this season. The "Wild Wild West" division is completely up for grabs, after only 3 games separated the co-champions (Ball St. and Central Michigan) from the last place team (Western Michigan) a year ago.
Read moreColonial Preview 2016-17
The CAA has been knocking on the door of the top ten conference list the past few years. With talented squads returning for UNC Wilmington, Charleston, and Hofstra, high-seeded Tourney teams should be shaking in their boots.
Read moreIvy Preview 2016-17
With the advent of a four-team postseason tournament and two extremely talented teams, the Ivy has given itself a (very unlikely) shot at 2 bids. Any chance it happens? With the talent at the top of the conference, it's at the very least worth discussing...
Read moreMissouri Valley Preview 2016-17
Despite graduating two of the Valley's all-time greats in Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker, the Shockers will once again be the odds-on favorites to win their 4th conference title in a row. However, Barry Hinson returns a formidable group of seniors at Southern Illinois that has Saluki nation eyeing their first league crown in almost a decade.
Read moreWest Coast Preview 2016-17
Gonzaga and Saint Mary's once again lead the WCC. BYU looks to make the league a 3-bid conference once again, while Santa Clara and Pepperdine glare jealously at the riches of the top tier.
Read moreMountain West Preview 2016-17
Steve Fisher's Aztecs once again reigned supreme of the Mountain West last year, but were stunned in the conference tournament final by Fresno State, led by POTY Marvelle Harris. San Diego State now looks to avenge their disappointing finish to the '15-'16 season, but will have to go through New Mexico and Nevada, two emerging contenders that can match the Aztecs' talent level.
Read moreAtlantic 10 Preview 2016-17
Settled in as the 7th- or 8th-best league in the country, the A-10 once again boasts numerous NCAA Tournament hopefuls. How many bids can they get this year?
Read moreAmerican Preview 2016-17
The American Conference looks to thrust itself in the national conference conversation alongside the Power 6. Cincy and UConn look to be Tourney bound. Can SMU, Houston, or Memphis crash the party?
Read moreSEC Preview 2016-17
Rinse. Wash. Repeat... John Calipari continues to re-load in Lexington, making Big Blue nation, once again, the SEC's clear frontrunner this year. Mike White's Florida Gators appear to be the next best challenger, but a group of 5-6 teams have a shot to emerge as the league's official runner-up behind Kentucky.
Read morePac 12 Preview 2016-17
Exciting freshmen Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball look to dominate the headlines alongside Player of the Year candidate Ivan Rabb. Oregon and Arizona are once again the class of the conference, while UCLA looks to get back to their winning ways in a deep Pac 12.
Read moreBig Ten Preview 2016-17
The Big Ten is wide open and deep this year, but it looks like Wisconsin's experience, Michigan State's talented youth, and Indiana's combination of both should put them a cut above the rest. Also - will Northwestern finally make the tournament?!
Read moreBig East Preview 2016-17
Villanova returns a roster loaded with talent as they look to repeat as National Champs, while Xavier lurks in the shadows with the Big East's most complete starting five top to bottom. Third through seventh place is anyone's guess in an uber-competitive Big East conference.
Read moreBig 12 Preview 2016-17
This is the year Kansas finally goes down! Just kidding - spoiler alert, they're winning a 13th straight conference title and contending with Duke and UK for best team in the land. But after that, it's anyone's guess.
Read moreACC Preview 2016-17
Fresh off another Olympic gold medal, Coach K now returns home to Durham, North Carolina, where the most talented team in the country awaits him. However, the ACC's middle-tier will be loaded with depth, headlined by Buzz Williams and his Virginia Tech Hokies, making anyone beatable on any given day, especially on the road...
Read moreNational Championship Preview & Prediction - North Carolina vs. Villanova
The 2016 National Championship tips off Monday, April 4th featuring the two best teams in the country in top-seeded North Carolina and 2-seed Villanova. Roy Williams looks earn his third national title further cementing his legacy among the all-time coaching greats while Jay Wright seeks to earn his first title and bring the championship trophy back to Philadelphia.
Read moreFinal Four Previews & Predictions - North Carolina vs. Syracuse
UNC and Syracuse meet for the third time this year, this time on the sport's biggest stage. The old adage "it's hard to beat a good team 3 times" comes to mind, but with as well as the Tar Heels have played, can Syracuse make it a game? Or will the Heels block Syracuse's shocking run?
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