Projecting the five top BracketBusters matchups

Will Creighton get a showcase game for Doug McDermott? Will Murray State draw a team capable of ending its unbeaten run? Will Long Beach State or Iona get one last chance for a resume-boosting win? Those questions will be answered Sunday when the pairings for this year's BracketBusters games are announced. Each of the BracketBusters matchups will take place Feb. 17, 18 or 19 and will be selected by the conferences in association with ESPN programming. Here's a look at my projections for the five biggest matchups: 1. Saint Mary's (19-2, 8-0) at Creighton (18-2, 8-1) Why it should happen: Creighton and Murray State cannot face each-other because they're guaranteed home BracketBusters games, so organizers must find other attractive potential opponents. The best options appear to be WCC leader Saint Mary's, Valley contender Wichita State and Big West favorite Long Beach State, all of whom have at-large aspirations. Saint Mary's is probably the most likely team to...