With the exception of the WCC and its trio of Gonzaga, St. Mary’s and BYU, many of the teams leading the mid-major and low-major conferences out West are relative unknowns. One team has won more games than it’s ever won at the Division I level. Another is leading the nation in scoring … while yet another has the nation’s leading scorer in Tyler Harvey, pictured above. Two teams are clear-cut favorites, while most of the others are battling for a shot at a coveted spot in the NCAA Tournament. As we head toward the final week of the regular season, here’s a primer to bring you up to speed before the conference tournaments get underway.
Case Study: Duke’s success continues
Tonight, Duke plays Virginia Tech in what’s predicted to be a blowout. Under coach Mike Krzyzewski, No. 4 Duke has been a mainstay in college basketball for decades. They’re in it every year, with a storied program that built success from the top down. To stay at the top this long, they’ve had to make adjustments, so let’s take a look at the 2015 Duke Blue Devils.
Progress Report: Missouri Valley
When it comes to the Missouri Valley, it’s Northern Iowa and Wichita State … and then everyone else. Both teams are ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 – No. 10 and No. 11, respectively – and are on a collision course toward a huge regular season finale this weekend. But first, each team has to get through a formidable opponent this evening.
Dorm Room Hoops 