Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1973729_2 ( current_conference VARCHAR, nickname VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which conference has the nickname Lions?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT current_conference FROM table_1973729_2 WHERE nickname = "Lions"