If we are being unbiased and looking at records in non-conference play.
The ACC is king and that’s nothing new since the old Big East collapsed. Four LEGIT title contenders in Duke, UNC, Virginia, and our Cards. Virginia Tech seems to have jumped back in the conversation. Wouldn’t surprise me to see Cuse and Notre Dame have strong years too.
The Big Ten is looking like they’re struggling. They have some bad losses and some pretty garbage teams at the bottom. Ohio State, Maryland, and Michigan State look like contenders. Penn State and Michigan look pretty strong. Is Indiana for real? We find out agains Florida State next week. After those teams it looks fuzzy.
The Big 12 is looking pretty good so far. They actually don’t have a team currently with more than 1 loss. Now it is only November, I see Texas Tech, Kansas, and Baylor all as national players. The other teams all look pretty good too. Top to bottom probably the most quality. Iowa State as Steve Prohm are always a tough out.
The SEC actually is looking pretty good again, no on the ACC level but a good conference. I think Kentucky, Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi State all look like tournament teams. Vanderbilt hasn’t played anyone yet, but it seems Stackhouse has gotten their ship right again and I love seeing him coach Pippen Jr. (I live near Nash so I’ve gotten to see them)
1. ACC 63-9 (88%)
2. Big 12 42-7 (86%)
3. SEC 63-15 (81%)
4. PAC 12 53-13 (80%)
5. Big East 44-12 (79%)
6. Big Ten 58-16 (78%)