
Conference superiority debates aren’t quite as popular in college basketball as they are on the gridiron, but with the men’s NCAA tournament approaching, it’s a good time to take stock of which leagues seem best positioned heading into March Madness. With teams buried in league play for the last two months, it’s sometimes hard to take stock of what league results really mean and which will translate best to the Big Dance. Plus, who doesn’t love some old-school bragging rights?
Here’s a look at how Sports Illustrated ranks the five power conferences on the hardwood this season.