Houston has quickly established itself as the kings of the Big 12 with back-to-back outright regular season titles in its two seasons since joining the conference from the AAC. But there is still one bit of league supremacy the Cougars have yet to claim. A year ago, they lost to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament Championship Game.

Madness with the 68-team NCAA Tournament, but 148 teams will take part in postseason tournaments in 2025. Other events include the National Invitation Tournament (32 teams), the new College Basketball Crown (16),

The NCAA Tournament field is coming more into focus as conference tournament winners are crowned and earn automatic bids into the Big Dance. The power conference champions have been decided, and many midmajor teams will be sorting it out this week as they head into Selection Sunday.