We are around a month out from the start of March Madness, and the college basketball season is ramping up. This year the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has dominated the AP polls, followed closely by the Big 12. The SEC has the most teams in the top 10 with 4 including 3 in the top 5.
- #10 Texas Tech (Red Raiders) Big 12 (21-7 (12-5) The Red Raiders are led in scoring by JT Toppin he averages 17.3 points per game (PPG) and 9.1 rebounds per game (RPG). Texas Tech is projected to be the 3rd seat in the East.
- #9 Iowa State (Cyclones) Big 12 (21-6(11-5) The Cyclones are led in scoring by Curtis Jones who averages 17.4 PPG. Iowa State is projected to be the 2nd seat in the West.
- #8 Michigan State (Spartans) Big 10 (22-5(12-3) The Spartans are led in scoring by Jaden Akins who averages 13 PPG. Michigan State is projected to be the 2nd seat in the South.
- #7 Saint John’s (Red Storm) Big East (24-4(15-2) The Red Storm are led in scoring by RJ lewis jr. who averages 17.4 PPG. St. John’s is projected to be 4th in the Midwest.
- #6 Alabama (Crimson Tide) SEC (23-5(12-3) The Crimson Tide are led in scoring by Mark Sears who averages 19 PPG. Alabama is projected to be 1st in the Midwest
- #5 Tennessee (Volunteers) SEC (23-5(10-5) The Volunteers are led in scoring by Chaz Lanier who averages 17.8 PPG. Tennessee is projected to be 2nd in the East
- #4 Houston (Cougars) Big 12 (24-4(16-1) The Cougars are led in scoring by L.J Cryer who averages 14.6 PPG. Houston is projected to be 2nd in the Midwest.
- #3 Florida (Gators) SEC (24-4(11-4) The Gators are led in scoring by Walter Clayton Jr. who averages 17.1 PPG. Florida is projected to be 1st in the West
- #2 Duke (Blue Devils) ACC (25-3(16-1) The Blue Devils are led in scoring by Cooper Flag who averages 19.4. Duke is projected to be the 1st in the East.
- #1 Auburn (Tigers) SEC (26-2(14-1) The Tigers are led in scoring by Johni Broome who averages 18.8 PPG. Auburn is projected to be 1st in the South.