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SEC Tops Big 12 in Thrilling College Basketball Season

1/2/2026

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The SEC dethroned the Big 12 as the top college basketball conference in the 2024-25 season.
Arizona Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones are both 26-0.
The Big 12 begins play on January 2, with projections of 6 to 10 NCAA bids.
University of Central Florida (UCF), led by Johnny Dawkins, is 11-1 and faces Kansas soon.
Utah has not made the tournament since 2020.

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Story summary

The SEC dethroned the Big 12 as the top college basketball conference in the 2024-25 season.
Arizona Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones are both 26-0.
The Big 12 begins play on January 2, with projections of 6 to 10 NCAA bids.
University of Central Florida (UCF), led by Johnny Dawkins, is 11-1 and faces Kansas soon.
Utah has not made the tournament since 2020.