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Majority of the opening round games throughout the Division I conferences in the country playing this week went as expected with lower seeds defeating higher seeds. However, there were upsets, excitement,

Ranking the top teams, picking bubble teams and even national title winners before the NCAA tournament bracket is revealed.

College basketball conference tournaments are in full swing, and the NCAA Tournament is right around the corner! We’ll have you covered with our top picks and predictions leading up to the Madness of the bracket.