As college basketball turns to the new year, we find more Cinderellas. NCAA-ineligible St. Thomas could wreck the Summit. Akron leads an improving MAC. Yale is a strong favorite in the Ivy. UC San Diego and UC Irvine might be at-large contenders in the Big West. St. Mary's and New Mexico try to prevent leaving teams from winning their conference titles. And finals participants Florida and Houston are quietly still threats for the national title.