SEC’s 14-Bid NCAA Basketball Dominance Was Inevitable

The Southeastern Conference shattered the record for most teams selected for the men’s NCAA tournament field on Sunday, with 14 of 16 schools going dancing. Why are we surprised? The SEC has been a slumbering basketball behemoth for most of the century. In 2016, it saw just three teams make the tournament, with Vanderbilt eliminated …

SMU and Northern Iowa square off in NIT

Northern Iowa Panthers (20-12, 14-7 MVC) at SMU Mustangs (23-10, 14-8 ACC) Dallas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: SMU and Northern Iowa meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mustangs' record in ACC play is 14-8, and their record is 9-2 against non-conference opponents.

George Mason squares off against Samford in NIT matchup

George Mason's average of 6.9 made 3-pointers per game is 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.6 per game Samford allows. Samford averages 10.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.1 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game George Mason gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Haynes is scoring 14.1 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Patriots.

Florida Atlantic plays Dayton in NIT matchup

Dayton Flyers (22-10, 12-7 A-10) at Florida Atlantic Owls (18-15, 11-9 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic takes on Dayton in the National Invitation Tournament. The Owls' record in AAC games is 11-9, and their record is 7-6 in non-conference games.

San Diego State squares off against North Carolina in First 4 matchup

North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13, 15-8 ACC) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (21-9, 14-7 MWC) Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 9:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -4.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State faces North Carolina in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. The Aztecs are 14-7 against MWC opponents and 7-2 in non-conference play.