Duke, Michigan, Arizona Clinch Championships

0:00On March 3rd, Duke, Michigan, and Arizona have now clinched outright championships in three of the top four conferences. Duke dominated North Carolina State 93-64 on Monday, while Arizona handled Iowa State 73-57 the same night. Michigan sealed theirs three days earlier, with an 84-70 win at Illinois. These victories lock in number one seeds for all three in the upcoming 68 team NCAA tournament. These teams have held the top three spots in major rankings for 10 straight days, leading in key metrics like the NET and efficiency ratings. With records around 27 or 28 wins and just two losses each, they stand out as the clear frontrunners heading into the postseason. Only one number one seed remains up for grabs, putting pressure on teams like Florida and Yukon with Selection Sunday just 12 days away. Everyone else is now fighting for that final spot in a crowded field. Iowa State slipped despite the loss, but stays firmly in the top 10 at number nine, thanks to a strong 24 and 6 record in solid wins.

1:03Against top competition, their recent skid marks three losses in four games, but they still project as a tournament lock. As coffers tournaments heat up in final regular season games rep, these powerhouses set the bar high, leaving the chase for that last top seed as... the big story line down the stretch