Big Bets On Campus SEC, Big East, AAC, WAC and Big West Conference Tournament Preview | 2026
Mar 9, 2026
Jim Root, college basketball writer and podcaster known for sharp scouting with Three Man Weave, previews Big West, WAC and AAC tournaments. He breaks down formats, top seeds, matchup quirks and injury questions. Expect talk of UC Irvine vs UCSB, Utah Valley and Cal Baptist, plus chaotic sleepers like Tarleton, Abilene Christian and Utah Tech.
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Florida Is Favored But Vulnerable In The SEC
- Florida is the clear favorite in the SEC but their peak may be fragile due to three-point regression and matchup vulnerabilities.
- Missouri and Vanderbilt present matchup edges: Mizzou's rim defense and Vandy's hot guards could exploit Florida's weaknesses.
Back Vanderbilt As A Nashville Value Play
- Consider Vanderbilt as a futures bet at long odds because they've been unlucky from three and will have Nashville crowd support.
- Vanderbilt's backcourt (Tyler Tanner and Duke Miles) and coaching give them upset upside versus Florida.
Take St John's At Plus-170 In The Big East
- Bet St. John's in the Big East tournament at plus-170 because home-court and recent form favor them over UConn.
- Creighton and Seton Hall are coin-flip matchups; avoid Villanova at long odds.