The UEFA Conference League knockout stage is underway with 16 teams from across the continent fighting for the title of UEFA's third-tier European competition, with a ticket to next season's Europa League on the line.

Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State are looking for the program's seventh Big Ten tournament title, which would extend a conference record. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) The Big Ten men’s basketball tournament tips off Wednesday.

The Big 12 perpetually ranks as one of the country's best conferences in men's college basketball. That's why its conference tournament is always a can't-miss thrill ride. The talent level in this league is tremendous,