American Athletic: Memphis Tigers (19-9, 13-5 in conference)
Key Wins: vs Houston, vs Alabama, at Houston
Key Losses: at East Carolina, at Georgia
Resume: 35 Net, 26 KenPom
Runner-Up: Houston Cougars
The Memphis Tigers started the season at a record of 9-8. The Tigers finished the season at 19-9 and are on a 4 game win streak, going into the AAC tournament. The Tigers are led by a potential lottery pick in the 2022 NBA draft, center Jalen Duran, who leads the Tigers in points per game, averaging 11.9 points per game. Duran also leads the AAC in rebounds and blocks per game, averaging 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. The Tigers average 76.1 points per game, which is first in the AAC and 55th in the country. Memphis shoots 47.32% from the field, which is first in the AAC and 34th in the country. The Memphis Tigers shoot 36.27% from beyond arc, which is 3rd in the AAC and 54th in the country. When playing against Memphis, opponents shoot 39.53% from the field, which is 21st in the country. Memphis allows 68.5 points per game, which is 156th in the country. The Tigers beat opponents by an average of 7 points per game, which is 62nd in the country. Memphis averages 38.29 rebounds per game, which is 3rd in the AAC and 42nd in the country. The biggest problem for Memphis is their turnovers, as they turn the ball over 16.4 times per game, which is 11th in the AAC and 346th in the country. Memphis also forces a lot of turnovers, forcing 15.4 turnovers per game, which is 33rd in the country. The Tigers also foul a lot, averaging 18.9 fouls per game, which is 318th in the country.
Big 12: Kansas Jayhawks (25-6, 14-4 in conference)
Key Wins: vs Texas Tech, vs Baylor, vs Texas
Key Losses: at TCU
Resume: 7 Net, 8 KenPom
Runner-Up: Baylor Bears
The Kansas Jayhawks have been ranked in the top 10 for the whole college basketball season. The Kansas Jayhawks are on a 2 game win streak going into the Big 12 Conference. The Kansas Jayhawks have one of the best coaches in college basketball, Bill Self. The Kansas Jayhawks are led by guard Ochai Agbaji, who leads the Big 12 Conference in points per game, averaging 19.8 points per game. The Kansas Jayhawks average 78.6 points per game, which is first in the Big 12 Conference and 27th in the country. The Jayhawks shoot 48.03% from the field, which is first in the Big 12 Conference and 21st in the country. Kansas shoots 36.10% from beyond the arc, which is first in the Big 12 Conference and 64th in the country. Kansas allows 68.6 points per game, which is 161st in the Country. Opponents shoot 41.88% from the field when playing against the Kansas Jayhawks, which is 103rd in the country. Even though Kansas does not have a great defense, the Jayhawks still beat opponents by an average of 9 points per game, which is 3rd in the Big 12 Conference and 31st in the country. Kansas averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which is 2nd in the Big 12 Conference and 58th in the country. The Kansas Jayhawks turn the ball over 12.5 times per game, which is 4th in the Big 12 Conference and 164th in the country. The Kansas Jayhawks force 12.8 turnovers per game, which is 173rd in the country. The Kansas Jayhawks have shown all season that they are one of the best teams in the country. The Kansas Jayhawks are a good enough team to compete for a national championship in the NCAA tournament.
Ivy: Princeton Tigers (22-5, 12-2 in conference)
Key Wins: vs UMBC, vs Cornell, at Yale
Key Losses: vs Minnesota
Resume: 102 Net, 103 KenPom
Runner-Up: Yale Bulldogs
The Princeton Tigers are on a 7 game win streaks going into the Ivy League Tournament. The Tigers are led by forward Tosan Evbuomwan, who leads the Tigers in points and steals per game, averaging 15.4 points and 1.4 steals per game. Evbuomwan also leads the Ivy League in assists per game, averaging 5.0 assists per game. The Princeton Tigers average 80.6 points per game, which is first in the Ivy League and 9th in the country. Princeton shoots very efficiently from the field, shooting 48.96% from the field, which is first in the Ivy League and 8th in the country. The Princeton Tigers also shoot very efficiently from 3, shooting 38.82% from beyond the arc, which is first in the Ivy League and 6th in the country. The Tigers allow 69.4 points per game, which is 184th in the country. Opponents shoot 44.79% from the field when playing against Princeton, which is 261th in the country. Princeton beats opponents by an average of 11 points per game, which is first in the Ivy League and 20th in the country. Princeton averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which is 3rd in the Ivy League and 130th in the country. The Princeton Tigers do not turn the ball over a lot, averaging 10.3 turnovers per game, which is first in the Ivy League and 20th in the country. The Tigers also do not force a lot of turnovers per game, forcing 11.8 turnovers per game, which is 251st in the country.
Mid-American Conference: Toledo Rockets (25-6, 17-3 in conference)
Key Wins: at Ohio, at Buffalo, vs Akron
Key Losses: at Ball State
Resume: 72 Net, 81 KenPom
Runner-Up: Kent State Golden Flashes
The Toledo Rockets are on a 5 game win streak going into the Mid-American Conference tournament. The Rockets are led by guard Ryan Rollins, who leads Toledo in points and steals per game, averaging 19.0 points and 1.8 steals per game. Toledo is also led by forward JT Shumate, who leads the Rockets in rebounds and blocks per game, averaging 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. The Toledo Rockets average 81.2 points per game, which is first in the Mid-American Conference and 6th in the country. The Rockets shoot 48.47% from the field, which is first in the Mid-American Conference and 15th in the country. Toledo shoots 36.26% from 3, which is first in the Mid-American Conference and 55th in the country. The Rockets allow 68.4 points per game, which is 153rd in the country. When playing against Toledo, opponents shoot 39.81% from the field, which is 24th in the country. The Toledo Rockets beat opponents by an average of 12 points per game, which is first in the Mid-American Conference and 12th in the country. Toledo averages 40.3 rebounds per game, which is 2nd in the Mid-American Conference and 12th in the country. The Toledo Rockets do not force a lot of turnovers per game, forcing 11.1 turnovers per game, which is 297th in the country. Toledo does not turn the ball over much either, averaging 10.4 turnovers per game, which is first in the country and 25th in the Mid-American Conference.
Mid-Eastern Athletic: Norfolk State Spartans (22-6, 12-2 in conference)
Key Wins: vs Howard, at UNC Wilmington, vs North Carolina Central
Key Losses: vs Hampton, vs Grambling
Resume: 150 Net, 168 KenPom
Runner-Up: North Carolina Central Eagles
The Norfolk State Spartans have won 7 of their last 8 games, and are currently on a 4 game win streak. The Norfolk State Spartans are led by guard Joe Bryant Jr., who leads the Spartans steals and assists per game, averaging 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Bryant Jr. also leads the MEAC in points per game, averaging 16.8 points per game. Norfolk State is also led by forward Kris Bankston, who leads the Spartans in rebounds and blocks per game, averaging 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. The Norfolk State Spartans average 75.4 points per game, which is 3rd in the MEAC and 67th in the country. The Spartans shoot very efficiently from the field, shooting 46.53% from the field, which is first in the MEAC and 49th in the country. The Norfolk State Spartans allow 63.9 points per game, which is 36th in the country. Opponents shoot very inefficiently when playing against Norfolk State, shooting 37.44% from the field, which is first in the MEAC and 2nd in the country. The Spartans beat opponents by an average of 11 points per game, which is first in the MEAC and 18th in the country. The Spartans rebound the ball well, averaging 39.2 rebounds per game, which is 2nd in the MEAC and 23rd in the country. The biggest problem for the Spartans is their turnovers, turning the ball over 13.5 times per game, which is first in the MEAC and 260th in the country. The Norfolk State Spartans force 14.0 turnovers per game, which is 85th in the country. If the Norfolk State Spartans want to win the MEAC and punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament, then they need to foul less frequently, averaging 18.1 fouls per game, which is 283rd in the country.
Mountain West: Colorado State Rams (24-4, 14-4)
Key Wins: at Boise State Broncos, vs Saint Mary’s, vs Wyoming
Key Losses: at UNLV
Resume: 28 Net, 33 KenPom
Runner-Up: Boise State Broncos
The Colorado State Rams started out the season on an 11 game win streak. Going into the Mountain West Conference tournament, the Rams are on a 3 game win streak. The Colorado State Rams are led by guard David Roddy, who leads the Rams in points, rebounds and blocks per game, averaging 19.5 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game and 1.1 blocks per game. David Roddy also leads the Mountain West Conference in field goal percentage, shooting 57.5% from the field. The Colorado State Rams average 75.0 points per game, which is first in the Mountain West Conference and 74th in the country. The Colorado State Rams shoot very efficiently from the field, shooting 48.71% from the field, which is first in the Mountain West Conference and 13th in the country. The Rams also shoot very efficiently from 3, shooting 36.61% from beyond the arc, which is first in the Mountain West Conference and 49th in the country. Colorado State allows 66.4 points per game, which is 95th in the country. The Rams beat opponents by an average of 8 points per game, which is first in the Mountain West Conference and 45th in the country. The Colorado State Rams do not turn the ball over a lot, turning the ball over 9.9 times per game, which is first in the Mountain West Conference and 10th in the country. The Rams force 12.29 turnovers per game, which is 217th in the country. The biggest problem for the Colorado State Rams is their rebounding, averaging 32.3 rebounds per game, which is 9th in the Mountain West Conference and 307th in the country. If Colorado State improves their rebounding, then they can make some noise in the NCAA tournament.
Pac-12: Arizona Wildcats (29-3, 18-2 in conference)
Key Wins: at Illinois, vs UCLA, at USC
Key Losses: at Colorado
Resume: 2 Net, 4 KenPom
Runner-Up: UCLA Bruins
The Arizona Wildcats are on a 4 game win streak, going into the Pac-12 Conference championship. The coach of the Arizona Wildcats, Tommy Lloyd is a national coach of the candidate in only his first season at Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats are led by Wooden Award finalist, guard Benedict Mathurin who leads the Wildcats in points per game, averaging 17.3 points per game. The Wildcats are also led by center Christian Koloko, who leads the Wildcats in rebounds per game, averaging 7.0 rebounds per game. Koloko also leads the Pac-12 Conference in blocks per game and field goal percentage, averaging 2.8 blocks per game, and shooting 61.5% from the field. Arizona averages 84.7 points per game, which is first in the Pac-12 conference and 3rd in the country. The Wildcats shoot very efficiently from the field, shooting 49.53% from the field, which is first in the Pac-12 Conference and 5th in the country. The Wildcats shoot 34.92% from 3, which is first in the Pac-12 Conference and 117th in the country. The Arizona Wildcats allow 66.7 points per game, which is 105th in the country. Opponents shoot very inefficiently when playing against Arizona, shooting 38.18% from the field, which is first in the Pac-12 Conference and 6th in the country. The Arizona Wildcats destroy opponents, beating opponents by an average of 17 points per game. The Wildcats average 41.7 rebounds per game, which is first in the Pac-12 Conference and 3rd in the country. The biggest problem for the Arizona Wildcats is their turnovers, averaging 13.1 turnovers per game, which is 10th in the Pac-12 Conference and 214th in the country. The Wildcats force 13.1 turnovers per game, which is 146th in the country. The Arizona Wildcats have been one of the best teams in the country all season and have a real possibility of winning a national championship.
Southeastern Conference: Kentucky Wildcats
Key Wins: vs Tennessee, at Kansas, at Alabama
Key Losses: at LSU, at Notre Dame
Resume: 4 Net, 2 KenPom
Runner-Up: Arkansas Razorbacks
The Kentucky Wildcats are on a 2 game win streak going into the SEC tournament. Kentucky has one of the best coaches in college basketball, John Calipari. The Kentucky Wildcats are led by Wooden Award favorite, forward Oscar Tshiebwe, who leads Kentucky in points, steals and blocks per game, averaging 17.3 points, 1.9 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Tshiebwe also leads the country in rebounds per game, averaging 15.3 rebounds per game. The Wildcats are also led by Bob Cousy Award finalist, guard Sahvir Wheeler, who leads the SEC in assists per game, averaging 6.9 assists per game. The Kentucky Wildcats average 80.1 points per game, which is first in the SEC and 12th in the country. Kentucky shoots very efficiently from the field, shooting 48.87% from the field, which is first in the SEC and 11th in the country. The Wildcats shot 35.53% from 3, which is first in the SEC and 80th in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats allow 65.7 points per game, which is 74th in the country. Opponents shoot 40.99% from the field when playing against Kentucky, which is 52nd in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats beat opponents by an average of 14 points per game, which is first in the SEC and 6th in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats average 40.3 rebounds per game, which is first in the SEC and 14th in the country. Kentucky turns the ball over 11.6 times per game, which is first in the SEC and 81st in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats force 12.13 turnovers per game, which is 228th in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats have what it takes to be national champions, great guard play with Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington Jr. They have one of the best players in the country, Oscar Tshiebwe. Lastly, the Wildcats have one of the best coaches in the country, John Calipari.
Southland: Nicholls Colonels (21-10, 11-3 in conference)
Key Wins: at Northern Iowa, at Texas A&M-CC, vs New Orleans
Key Losses: vs Southeastern Louisiana
Resume: 189 Net, 200 KenPom
Runner-Up: Southeastern Louisiana Lions
The Nicholls Colonels have won 10 of their last 11 games, including being on a 2 game win streak going into the Southland Conference tournament. The Nicholls Colonels are led by guard Ty Gordon, who leads the Southland Conference in points per game, averaging 21.6 points per game. The Colonels are also led by guard Devante Carter, who leads Nicholls in steals per game, averaging 2.0 steals per game. Carter also leads the Southland Conference in assists per game, averaging 3.8 assists per game. The Colonels average 79.6 points per game, which is 2nd in the Southland Conference and 17th in the country. The Colonels shoot efficiently from the field, shooting 47.62% from the field, which is first in the Southland Conference and 30th in the country. The Nicholls Colonels allow 71.4 points per game, which is 238th in the country. Opponents shoot 41.60% from the field when playing against Nicholls, which is 87th in the country. Even though the Colonels allow a lot of points per game, Nicholls still beats opponents by an average of 8 points per game, which is first in the Southland Conference and 51st in the country. The Colonels average 38.7 rebounds per game, which is 2nd in the Southland Conference and 34th in the country. The Nicholls Colonels turn the ball over 12.5 times per game, which is first in the Southland Conference and 154th in the country. The Colonels force a lot of turnovers per game, forcing 15.4 turnovers per game, which is 33rd in the country. The biggest problem for the Nicholls Colonels is their fouling, averaging 18.3 fouls per game, which is 303rd in the country.
Southwestern Athletic: Alcorn State Braves (15-15, 14-4 in conference)
Key Wins: at Texas Southern, vs Southern, vs Texas Southern
Key Losses: at Bethune-Cookman, vs Prairie View A&M
Resume: 259 Net, 257 KenPom
Runner-Up: Texas Southern Tigers
The SWAC is one of, if not, the weakest conference in college basketball. After starting the season at 1-11, the Alcorn State Braves ended the regular season at a record of 15-15. Alcorn State is on a 6 game win streak going into the SWAC tournament. The Alcorn State Braves are led by guard Justin Thomas who leads the Braves in points and steals per game, averaging 10.3 points and 2.0 steals per game. Thomas also leads the SWAC in assists per game, averaging 4.1 assists per game. The Alcorn State Braves average 66.7 points per game, which is 6th in the SWAC and 286th in the country. The Braves shoot 41.50% from the field, which is 7th in the SWAC and 301st in the country. Alcorn State allows 70.7 points per game, which is 216th in the country. Opponents shoot 44.80% from the field when playing against the Alcorn State Braves, which is 264th in the country. The Alcorn State Braves lose to opponents by an average of 3 points per game. Even though the Braves have a negative scoring margin, during their 6 game win streak the Braves have beaten opponents by an average of 7.5 points per game. The Alcorn State Braves average 36.0 rebounds per game, which is 3rd in the SWAC and 128th in the country. The Braves turn the ball over 14.2 times per game, which is 7th in the SWAC and 298th in the country. The Braves force 13.3 turnovers per game, which is 132nd in the country. Even though the Alcorn State Braves are one of the worst statistical teams in the SWAC, the Braves have improved a lot over the NCAA season.