Summit
This tournament is Oral Roberts to lose. However, that is a lot to put on one team. Oral Roberts has been dominate all year and now has to win 3 games in 3 days to earn a bid to the NCAA tournament. They have gone undefeated in conference play 18-0 and the closest contender is …
Colonial
Charleston has been the team getting the most attention all year with a record of 28-3. They lost their only meeting with Hofstra in the regular season. Hofstra is the top seed. Both teams were 16-2 in conference play. The semi-final matches will not be easy for the top seeds as Towson and UNCW are …
Southern Conference
The Southern conference has two favorites in Furman and Samford. The Paladins defeated Samford twice in the regular season. If they meet in the championship game the pressure will be on Furman to beat a team 3 times. Both teams earned 15-3 records in the league Favorite: Furman Contender: Samford UNCG Upset candidate: Western Carolina …
West Coast
Two teams are on top of the conference and should be seeded on the top five lines of the NCAA tournament. The question is can St. Mary’s defeat Gonzaga and take a West Coast Conference tourney title. The bracketing favors the top teams so not too many upset winners are likely Favorite: Gonzaga St. Mary’s …
Missouri Valley
The Missouri Valley tournament is always a fun and entertaining tournament. This year sees the tourney expand to 12 teams due to realignment. Five teams have earned over 20 wins on the season. Bradley and Drake are the front runners, but there are several teams capable of winning the auto bid Favorite: Bradley Drake Contender: …
Northeast
The NEC conference will have a unique tournament this year, as the top two teams in the standings are ineligible for the automatic bid. Merrimack which won its 2nd regular season title in 3 years is still transitioning into Division 1. If they win the tournament, then the runner-up will make the NCAA tournament. Stonehill …
Big South
The Big South conference will likely produce a 15 or 16 seed bid for its conference winner. UNC Asheville led the conference with a 16-2 record. Losing to Wintrhop and SC Upstate in conference play. This should be a very competitive tournament Favorite: UNC Asheville Contender: Longwood SC Upstate Upset candidate: Garner-Webb Winthrop At large …
Ohio Valley
The Ohio Valley restructured its teams after last season. Look for Morehead State to win the auto bid as they lead the conference with an overall record of 21-10. The top two seeds get byes into the semi-finals and need to win two games to go dancing Favorite Morehead State Contender Tennessee Tech Upset candidate …
Patriot League
Colgate is the clear favorite after going 17-1 in the regular season. Colgate has a NET ranking of 98 and a record of 22-8. Navy will be team to watch for the upset Favorite: Colgate Contender: Navy Upset candidate: Army At large possibilities: None Winner: Colgate
Horizon
The Horizon league will have a competitive tournament. Youngstown St leads the way with 23-8 record. Seven teams are over .500 in conference play. Antoinne Davis of Detriot is worth the watch as he scores 28.1 points per game. Look for a surprise ending to this tournament. Favorite: Youngstown St Contender: Cleveland St Milwaukee Northern …