In just about two months, conference tournaments will be starting and tickets will be punched for the NCAA Tournament.
And as the new year begins, so does college basketball’s second season, conference season. Everyone knows where they stand at around the midpoint of the season.
Some teams have set themselves up after a good non-conference schedule. Some teams have more work to do, as they are on the bubble. And other teams need a miracle or have to win their conference tournament for any chance at making the NCAA Tournament.
Last year, four Mountain West teams were on the bubble and fighting for NCAA Tournament spots, but only two got in.