The year may be winding down, but the college basketball season is just ramping up.
Most teams are entering their Christmas breaks and will be beginning or resuming their conference schedules when they return. They’ll be fighting to get into the NCAA tournament, and it’s never too early to think about who’s going to cut down the nets in Houston.
When I think about national title futures, there are a couple of things I like to consider.
The first thing is: which team do I feel strongly about winning two games in the first weekend? After that, matchups and seeding will play a pivotal role in determining who can win the required six games.