Who is on the Top? SoCon Basketball Rankings - Monday, April 1

Who is the team to beat at the top of the SoCon this college hoops season? Our power rankings below fill you in on all you need to know about each team.

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SoCon men's basketball power rankings

As of March 31. Rankings are based on a computer-derived model. Projected records don't incorporate games versus lower-division opponents.

1. Samford (29-6)

  • National rank: 63rd
  • Strength of schedule rank: 204th
  • Projected record: 27-6
  • Odds to win conference: -110
  • Latest result: 93-89 loss to Kansas
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2. Western Carolina (22-10)

  • National rank: 119th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 207th
  • Projected record: 19-10
  • Odds to win conference: +450
  • Latest result: 79-76 loss to Furman
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

3. Furman (17-16)

  • National rank: 141st
  • Strength of schedule rank: 160th
  • Projected record: 15-15
  • Odds to win conference: +320
  • Latest result: 84-77 loss to Samford
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

4. Chattanooga (21-12)

  • National rank: 150th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 221st
  • Projected record: 19-12
  • Odds to win conference: +340
  • Latest result: 85-84 loss to East Tennessee State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |
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5. UNC Greensboro (21-11)

  • National rank: 154th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 196th
  • Projected record: 19-11
  • Odds to win conference: +425
  • Latest result: 73-62 loss to East Tennessee State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

6. East Tennessee State (19-16)

  • National rank: 165th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 198th
  • Projected record: 17-16
  • Odds to win conference: +650
  • Latest result: 76-69 loss to Samford
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

7. Mercer (16-17)

  • National rank: 196th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 175th
  • Projected record: 14-16
  • Odds to win conference: +3500
  • Latest result: 70-57 loss to Samford
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

8. Wofford (17-15)

  • National rank: 212th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 153rd
  • Projected record: 14-15
  • Odds to win conference: +1600
  • Latest result: 75-57 loss to Chattanooga
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |
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9. Citadel (11-21)

  • National rank: 255th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 193rd
  • Projected record: 8-21
  • Odds to win conference: +13000
  • Latest result: 84-76 loss to Mercer
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

10. VMI (4-28)

  • National rank: 359th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 174th
  • Projected record: 1-28
  • Odds to win conference: +50000
  • Latest result: 98-66 loss to East Tennessee State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

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