NCAA Basketball March Madness

10 Bold Predictions For College Basketball Conference Tournaments

Bold Predictions For College Basketball Conference Tournaments

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Before the madness starts in the Big Dance, who's ready for some madness during conference tournaments? Although some of the mid-major conference tournaments have already tipped off, the power conferences are finishing up the regular season this weekend. Regardless, here are some bold predictions for everyone to look forward to during the conference tournament season.

Bonus: Virginia Wins ACC — Which Shouldn’t Come As A Surprise But Will Anyways

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Bonus: Virginia Wins ACC — Which Shouldn’t Come As A Surprise But Will Anyways

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The ACC has the most top-end talent in the country. Still, Virginia is going to win the conference tournament. People can't forget that the Cavaliers have only lost one game on the season, and they are ranked No. 2 in the nation.

10. Miami’s NCAA Tournament Hopes Go Down the Drain

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10. Miami’s NCAA Tournament Hopes Go Down the Drain

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Sure, Miami still has a chance to make the dance, but it has to have a solid outing in the ACC tournament. Simply put, we are predicting that the Hurricanes will go down early in the ACC tournament, which will result in them missing the NCAA tournament.

9. Indiana Does Just Enough In Big 10 Tournament

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9. Indiana Does Just Enough In Big 10 Tournament

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Indiana really needed a win against Michigan State to close out the regular season, but that didn't happen. Still, the Hoosiers will do just enough in the Big 10 tournament to earn that at-large bid.

8. Texas Punches Its Ticket With A Decent Big 12 Tourney Run

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8. Texas Punches Its Ticket With A Decent Big 12 Tourney Run

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Like Indiana, Texas needs to win a couple of games in its conference tournament. The talent is there for the Longhorns to go far in the NCAA tournament. However, they just need to get there first.

7. St. John’s Enters the Serious Threat Category

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7. St. John’s Enters the Serious Threat Category

St. John’s
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St. John’s had a very strong finish down the stretch. After all, the Red Storm are on a four-game winning streak (currently playing Villanova). This team has a star in D'Angelo Harrison (17.9 PPG), and it has three other players who are averaging 13+. Needless to say, people need to watch out for St. John's.

6. Connecticut Makes Run to AAC Title Game

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6. Connecticut Makes Run to AAC Title Game

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Connecticut is one of those teams that really hits its stride once postseason play begins. Just look at the Kemba Walker-led team a few years back or the Shabazz Napier-led team that won a title last season. Well, this Huskies team has Ryan Boatright, and although it has disappointed this year, it will end up making the AAC title game.

5. A Team Below .500 Punches Its Ticket to the Dance

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5. A Team Below .500 Punches Its Ticket to the Dance

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Why not? The calendar says March, which means anything can happen.

4. Kansas Doesn’t Win the Big 12 Title

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4. Kansas Doesn’t Win the Big 12 Title

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Kansas won the Big 12 regular season title, but it will not win the conference tournament title. Why, you ask? Well, because the Big 12 is arguably the deepest conference in America, and so many different teams could end up winning. We just aren't predicting that team to be the Jayhawks.

3. Buzzer-Beaters

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3. Buzzer-Beaters

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We are bound to see a buzzer-beater or two while all of these conference tournaments are going on.

2. Arizona Wins Every Game By At Least 10

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2. Arizona Wins Every Game By At Least 10

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Arizona is the best team in the Pac-12. It did win the Pac-12 regular season title, after all. The Wildcats will flex their powerhouse muscles in the Pac-12 tournament -- to say the least.

1. Kentucky Wildcats — Wait For It — Actually Lose

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1. Kentucky Wildcats — Wait For It — Actually Lose

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The Kentucky Wildcats have been something special this year, but we are predicting them to go down in the SEC tournament. Heck, the Wildcats almost lost a number of times during the regular season. It is only a matter of time before they get that first loss, and hopefully it doesn't come in the Big Dance.

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