St. John's Seeks First Big East Title Since 2000

As the NCAA basketball tournament approaches, several conferences are gearing up for their championship tournaments. The Big East Tournament features St. John's as the top seed, having achieved its first outright Big East regular-season championship in 40 years, and is viewed as a strong contender for the title, last won in 2000. In the Big Ten, Michigan State enters as the favorite, riding a seven-game winning streak and a strong regular-season finish, while Maryland follows closely behind in odds. The Big 12 Tournament sees Houston as the frontrunner, with a clear path to a potential NCAA Tournament bid for multiple teams from the conference. Additionally, teams like Creighton and UConn in the Big East, and Illinois in the Big Ten, are also in the mix, showcasing the competitive landscape as teams fight for NCAA Tournament berths. The excitement builds as these tournaments will determine who earns automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday.