The Sun Belt Conference, often referred to as the “Sun Belt,” is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. It is primarily made up of universities and colleges from the southeastern United States, and it features a variety of sports, including basketball. The Sun Belt Conference basketball competition is well-known for its high level of competition, with both men’s and women’s teams participating.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams in the Sun Belt compete in a regular season, followed by a postseason tournament to determine the conference champion. The conference champion typically earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, giving teams a chance to compete on the national stage.
In recent years, the Sun Belt Conference has become more competitive, with several teams consistently reaching the NCAA Tournament or NIT (National Invitation Tournament). The conference’s basketball tournament is held at a neutral site, with teams vying for the coveted conference championship and the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament.
Notable Sun Belt basketball programs include schools like:
1. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
2. South Alabama Jaguars
3. Texas State Bobcats
4. Georgia State Panthers
5. Troy Trojans
The Sun Belt Conference is known for its strong fan support, regional rivalries, and passionate student-athletes, contributing to a competitive and exciting basketball environment.
