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Big Ten & Big 12 Dominate Hoops Landscape
13 Jan
Summary
- Big Ten and Big 12 lead with nine of the top 13 NCAA basketball seeds.
- Arizona, Iowa State, Houston, and BYU are top seeds from the Big 12.
- Michigan, Purdue, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Illinois lead Big Ten.

The men's college basketball season sees the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences emerging as the dominant forces. These two leagues collectively hold nine of the top 13 overall seeds in the latest bracket projections, indicating their strength and depth.
The Big 12 features top contenders like the No. 1 overall seed Arizona, alongside Iowa State, Houston, and BYU. The Big Ten is not far behind, with Michigan, Purdue, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Illinois all seeded highly. These teams are consistently ranked among the nation's elite.
Fans can anticipate thrilling conference play with numerous matchups between these top-tier teams, including several home-and-home series. These intense rivalries and high-stakes games will continue through conference tournaments, shaping the path to the championship.




