Sun Belt:
Favorite – Middle Tennessee State - The Blue Raiders have been in the top 50 RPI all year long and only lost 2 games in conference. They played Vanderbilt tough last month and have 3 top 100 wins. I currently see them as a 13/14 seed.
Potential Upset – Denver Pioneers – the 3 seed has 3 top 50 wins themselves and have looked good all year. It would not surprise me if they made a run.
Summit:
Favorite – Oral Roberts – another low major with a top 50 RPI, the Golden Eagles only lost once to South Dakota State in conference play. Oral Bob has outside chance of an at-large bid if they don’t get the auto-bid
Potential Upset – South Dakota State – The Jackrabbits split the season series with Oral Roberts and owns a blowout win at Washington. If both make the final this would be a high scoring can’t miss game.
Big Sky:
Favorite – Montana – due to last week’s win over Weber State the Grizzlies snatched not only the top seed but also home court advantage in the tournament. That’s huge in making it back to the NCAA tournament
Co-Favorite – Weber State – it’s so close I’m calling Weber State a co-favorite instead of potential upset. Either team would be a 15 seed but seeing Damien Lillard in the tournament would be sweet. Plus, I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for Weber State after they upset the Tar Heels 15 years ago.
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