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sports-college-basketball28 days ago•4 min saved

Duke Leads Narrow NCAA Bubble as Bracketology Tightens Toward Selection Sunday

With Selection Sunday two days away, the latest bracketology projects have Duke as the overall No. 1 seed and a shrinking bubble as teams press their cases. Iowa State climbs to a 2-seed after a Big 12 win, while Arizona, Florida, and Michigan remain near the top seeds depending on late results. Seedings continue to hinge on NET rankings and quadrant data, with daily updates tracking last Four In/Out and potential top-seed swaps ahead of Selection Sunday.

via On3|

#bracketology #bubble #ncaa-tournament

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Bracketology Takes Shape as 2026 Field Starts to Clear

As high-major conference tournaments begin, On3’s latest Bracketology projects the 2026 NCAA Tournament field using NET Rankings. The four projected No. 1 seeds are Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida, with Illinois on the 2-seed line and UConn also in the mix on the 2-seed line after recent results. The piece outlines last four byes, last four in, and last four out, and promises daily updates through Selection Sunday as results shape the final bracket.

via On3|

#bracketology #college-basketball #ncaa-tournament

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Undefeated Miami (Ohio) deserves NCAA bid, column argues

Zach Braziller argues that Miami (Ohio) should earn an NCAA Tournament bid despite Bruce Pearl’s assertion they must win the MAC, noting the RedHawks are undefeated and have defied expectations while facing a weak schedule. Dismissing them based on schedule would send a discouraging message to mid-major programs about whether performance beyond conference play matters at all.

via New York Post|

#march-madness #miami-ohio-redhawks #mid-major

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Arizona, Duke Lead February 2026 Bracket Projection as ACC/Big Ten Dominate

Arizona, Duke, Michigan, and UConn anchor the top seeds in a Feb. 3, 2026 bracket projection; ACC, Big Ten and SEC each hover around 10 at-large bids while the Big 12 has seven. The four-region setup is mapped to sites in San Jose, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, with California, Miami (FL), Texas and Virginia Tech as the Last Four In and Ohio State, Missouri, Seton Hall, Santa Clara, San Diego State and George Mason as the First Six Out.

via Inside the Hall|

#bracketology #college-basketball #ncaa-tournament

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rick Pitino Slams 'Fraudulent' NET Rankings Amid St. John’s NCAA Tournament Snub"

Rick Pitino criticized the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) rankings as "fraudulent" after St. John’s was snubbed from the NCAA Tournament despite a No. 32 NET ranking. Pitino expressed disappointment but also respect for the committee's decision, stating that bitterness does not help. St. John’s declined a bid to the NIT and is focused on building a championship-level basketball program. The Big East will be represented by UConn, Marquette, and Creighton in March Madness, while Pitino's son coaches New Mexico, which will appear in the NCAA tournament.

via The Athletic|

#college-basketball #ncaa-tournament #net-rankings

sports-basketball2 years ago•5 min saved

"2024 NCAA Tournament: Bracketology, Predictions, and Key Dates for March Madness"

With Selection Sunday approaching, the NCAA Tournament picture is becoming clearer as teams solidify their positions through conference tournaments. ESPN's Bracketology has Purdue as the top overall seed, while Houston, UConn, and North Carolina are also in the mix. The race for the final No. 1 seed seems to have been decided in favor of North Carolina after Tennessee's early SEC Tournament exit. Bubble teams like Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, and Providence have made strong cases for NCAA tournament bids with impressive performances in their respective conference tournaments.

via Bleacher Report|

#bracketology #conference-tournaments #march-madness

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Duke's NCAA Tournament Seed Slips After Upset Loss to NC State in ACC Quarterfinals"

After defeating #11 Duke in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals, NC State moved up 4 spots to #69 in the NET Rankings, while Duke remained at #10. All-ACC Guard DJ Horne joined the 2,000 point club, and NC State is set to face Virginia in the semifinals as a 3.5-point underdog. The team is embracing the "Why Not Us?" mentality as they aim to advance to the ACC Tournament Finals for the first time since 2007.

via Pack Insider|

#acc-tournament #dj-horne #nc-state-basketball

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NC State's Upset Victory Over Clemson Leaves March Madness Hopes Alive"

NC State basketball team secured a Q1 win against Clemson, improving their NET ranking from 80 to 75. With six games left in the regular season, the team faces upcoming challenges against Syracuse and Boston College, followed by tough road games against Florida State and UNC. The schedule concludes with matches against Duke and Pitt, with the team aiming to finish strong heading into the ACC Tournament and Selection Sunday.

via Backing The Pack|

#acc #basketball #nc-state

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pittsburgh Upsets Virginia, Boosts NCAA Tournament Hopes"

Pitt's victory over Virginia has propelled them to No. 53 in the NET rankings, a significant jump from their previous position at No. 60. With upcoming games against key opponents, including Clemson and Wake Forest, Pitt has the opportunity to further improve their ranking and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, with the No. 37 ranking historically being a safe target for qualification.

via Pittsburgh Sports Now|

#acc #ncaa-tournament #net-rankings

sports2 years ago•21 min saved

"Nebraska's Division I Teams: The Latest NET Rankings"

After Nebraska women’s basketball upset No. 2 Iowa, they jumped in the NET rankings, while the Omaha men’s team fell after two losses. Creighton's men's team is ranked 16th, Nebraska's men's team is ranked 53rd, and Omaha's men's team is ranked 255th. The Bluejay women's team is ranked 24th, Nebraska's women's team is ranked 27th, and Omaha's women's team is ranked 308th. Both Creighton and Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball teams are projected to make the NCAA tournament, with Creighton's men as a No. 5 seed and the women as a No. 6 seed.

via Omaha World-Herald|

#basketball #creighton #ncaa-tournament

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

"NC State Secures Victory Over Miami with 74-68 Win: A Game Recap"

NC State will face Miami in a game that will impact their NET Rankings, with NC State currently ranking 84th and Miami ranking 61st. The game is considered a Quad 2 game for both teams, and NC State is currently 10th in the ACC in the NET Rankings. The NET Rankings are calculated using a quadrant system based on game location and opponent's ranking, with the number of Quadrant 1 wins and Quadrant 3/4 losses being crucial for NCAA tournament selection and seeding.

via Pack Insider|

#miami #nc-state #ncaa