Out of the so the called "Power 6" Conferences we will be breaking down who we think is the best all around conference this year. This isn't going to based on who sends more guys to the NBA but more on what has been happening on the court this year.
1. Big 10- This is the most overlooked conference in college hoops and never seems to get the credit it is due. They should easily have 5 if not 6 teams in the tournament come March and with coaches like Tom Izzo and Thad Matta, the conference continues to get strong. Former "powerhouse" Michigan is back to be a relevant team in college hoops. And you can't sleep on Wisconsin either, who seem to always find a way to be in the top of the conference.
2. ACC- The first thought that comes to all our minds when you think of this conference is Duke and North Carolina. Both teams again are having great seasons under two of the brightest minds in sports. But the real story of the conference has to be the teams that no one was talking about at the beginning of the year. Florida St. has beaten both the big dogs of the conference and look to be heading to the Big Dance. Virginia and Miami both are having surprise seasons as well, both still have some work to do on their resumes though.
3. Pac-12- Even though this is considered a down year for the conference, if you take a good look at the teams in it, at least 5 have a shot to make the Tourney with strong finishes. Arizona continues to be at the top of the conference and has created a nice rivalry with Washington. The newcomer to the Pac Colorado has turned a lot of heads this year and will be dancing in March. Oregon and their funky court are having a great season in the Pacific Northwest. The conference is taking a lot of heat this year because of once powerful UCLA is in a rut, but if you really examine the conference there are some great basketball teams.
4. Big 12- Also in what seems to be a down year the conference still possesses some powers who are at the top of the rankings this year. Kansas, Missouri and Baylor all have pretty much punched their tickets to the Dance. Outside of these three only Iowa St. looks like a potential tourney team, but will really need some more big wins down the stretch to make it lock. Texas and Kansas St. both have a shot to make it also but will need strong finishes to help them out.
5. Big East- Most of the "experts" say that this is the best conference around but if you really break them down they are very weak. As it sits today they will have around 5 teams in the Tourney but with such a big conference, that has to be a disappointment. There are some other possible teams that could be dancing but will have to win a lot of games to get there, especially in the conference tournament.
6. SEC- Outside of Kentucky and Florida the conference is overall very weak and might slide out getting four teams into the Tourney. Vanderbilt and Mississippi St. both have plenty of work to do, but with Kentucky not letting their foots of the gas pedal, quality conference wins are coming few and far between.
Who do y'all think is the best conference in College Hoops?
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