That’s because of NIL. It’s also because of NIL and conference revenue why the SEC is now the top basketball conference and the Big 10 is #2.1 vs 2, 1 vs 2, 1 vs 2, and 1 vs 3 this year. St John's is the only 2 seed to lose.
25 years ago haha that is wild for that conference to have not won since 2000The last Big 10 school to win it all was Michigan State. I think 20 years ago.
Pitino benched his best player late who was struggling while Sampson stuck w his best player who hit a big 3 late on Friday.1 vs 2, 1 vs 2, 1 vs 2, and 1 vs 3 this year. St John's is the only 2 seed to lose.
All 1 seedsCougs to the Final Four!! Houston, Duke, Florida, and either Michigan State or Auburn. Strong Final Four field. Would be cool to see one team from each P4 instead of 2 SEC teams.