Like bustin’ in a session but you got to call it quits

The over-sized leagues that start Tuesday, 3-11, are the Big XII and friends, SEC and ACC. That is a gal that’ll kill dem stunning.

Big XII and Friends - Houston won this league. Kansas didn’t. Kansas started the year ranked first in the nation. They finished 6th in the league.

Houston is the only likely title contender. Iowa State looked the part early but the offense has struggled mightily late. TJO’s Achilles heel as a coach at the moment.

West Virginia and Baylor are in as of now. The ‘neers are staring down a possible TCU matchup and Baylor will possibly get K-State. If we start seeing some bid thieves, next Sunday will be sweaty for those 2 if they lose their openers.

This Houston team is maybe Sampson’s best. They’re the 4th best 3-point shooting team in the nation. The tempo should worry you. They’ve susceptible to a hot shooting team but they’re the pick here and a long stay in the dance won’t surprise me.

SEC- Considering the disappointment of the football season, the league has rebounded nicely in the hoops portion of it, satisfying all its hundred of hoops fans.

Auburn, Tennessee and Florida can all win the big one. Alabama can make a Final 4. If Kentucky finds some defense and A&M some offense, deep runs can happen for those 2. Don’t sleep on Ole Miss, either. This league has earned its stripes.

On the bubble side of things, Texas and Oklahoma are squarely in it. A loss to Georgia would be a bad idea. I think Texas is toast and not the good kind you have with a nice steak.

The pick is Tennessee but flip a coin here.

ACC- What Duke did to this league was criminal this year. A KenPom era record conference offensive rating. A record that shattered the previous record.

We should note Clemson and Louisville went 18-2 in the league. The league isn’t classic ACC good, but that’s still impressive. Louisville quietly went 25-6 overall and is 23 in KenPom. I’m a Kelsey-ite, so I think this is just the beginning for them.

UNC, Wake and SMU need a big week. UNC blew a great opportunity last night but it was really a microcosm of their season. I’m probably more bullish on UNC getting in than Brian but they can’t lose Wednesday. Wake would get them Thursday in what a feels like a possible play-in. In theory, SMU has the easiest path to find some wins and a bid, getting FSU/Cuse and Clemson potentially. They have a chance.

The pick is Duke to cap off a remarkable ACC season.