A baker's dozen would set the record for the most NCAA tournament bids from one conference in a season. If they maintain their current pace, the SEC could top when the Big East sending 11 schools to the Big Dance in 2011. Notably, the national champion came from the latter group over a decade ago (UConn).

Maryland men’s basketball (16-5) matched last year’s win total with 10 games left in its regular season, which includes a Wednesday night clash with No. 17 Wisconsin. Unlike last season, when the Terps spent March Madness watching from home,