November and December were fun. We had some marquee games -- Duke vs. Gonzaga still stands out -- some surprises, some disappointments. But the meat and potatoes of the 2021-22 men's college basketball season is set to truly begin: conference play.
So before we get to this week's awards and rankings, here's a quick look at the biggest question facing each of the major conferences when league play heats up this week.
ACC: Is anyone good besides Duke?
The Blue Devils have separated themselves as the best team in the league, but there's a canyon between them and the rest of the league.