3. Alcorn State SWAC: 9-5 (Last Week: 4) (Last Weekend's Record: 1-0) (Upcoming Games: 3/2 @PVU 3/4 @TSU)
The Braves are heating up at the right time, a victory over Jackson State gave Alcorn their 5th straight victory and puts them in a great position heading into the final 4 games of the season. The game against the Tigers was a wild affair that saw the Braves score 22 points in overtime to get the win. Byron Joshua led the way with 21 points. The Braves will be a top 4 seed for sure. The top spot may be out of reach but with some help, they could finish second. My prediction is a strong finish and the 3rd seed.
2. Texas Southern SWAC: 10-5 (Last Week: 2) (Last Weekend's Record: 2-0) (Upcoming Games: 3/2 vs JSU 3/4 vs AlcSU)
The Tigers maintained the second spot in the rankings by taking care of business on their final road trip of the season. The Maroon Tigers blew out MVSU on Saturday behind PJ Henry's 16 points. TSU had to fight and survive against UAPB needing a late second-half run to close the game. PJ Henry was clutch hitting 25 points in the win. The Tigers find themselves in a great spot going into their final 3 games. Win out and you may find yourself in the 2nd seed. I think this weekend will be tough and that will cost them. I have them as the 4 seed.
1. Grambling SWAC: 11-3 (Last Week: 1) (Last Weekend's Record: 1-0) (Upcoming Games: 3/2 vs FAMU 3/4 vs BCU)
The G-Men continue to hold on to the top spot. This weekend they were able to defeat Southern again giving them a very important season sweep. Terrence Lewis led the way with 16 points. Although the Tigers are on top, the job isn't finished. Four games are remaining, two at home and two on the road. This homestand is important because the Tigers have lost 3 games at home in SWAC play. I believe the Tigers will get the wins they need and win the regular season title. Grambling is my projected number 1 seed right now.
The basketball season is rapidly drawing to a close and although I'm excited about tournament play. I am a bit sad that the regular season is ending. But we will make the best of this situation and enjoy these final two weeks. That means two more sets of power rankings coming at you. I will also bring you a SWAC tournament preview, a SWAC tournament recap, and a preview of the NCAA tournament game. Keep it locked here with me for all the action. I'm your tour guide around the SWAC signing out and please make sure to exit the SWAC bus carefully.