All articles tagged with #bubble teams
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The article discusses the Kansas City Royals' unexpected move to acquire Adam Frazier, the strategic decisions of other bubble teams approaching the MLB trade deadline, and recent player transactions as teams prepare for the second half of the season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Athlon Sports
The latest College Football Playoff rankings have been released, with Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Ole Miss currently in the top 12. Georgia, SMU, Texas A&M, and Kansas State are on the bubble, vying for a spot in the 12-team playoff. With four weeks left in the season, teams like Georgia and SMU can still play their way in by winning key upcoming games. Alabama and Ole Miss are in precarious positions, needing to maintain their performance to secure playoff spots.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
The NCAA men's tournament selection committee faced a tough task this year with more deserving bubble teams than available spots, resulting in the exclusion of notable teams like Oklahoma, Seton Hall, Indiana State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Providence. Each team had its own compelling case for inclusion, but ultimately missed opportunities, key losses, and other factors led to their snub from the field of 68.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The final predictions for the 68-team March Madness field are in, with South Carolina and USC as locks for No. 1 seeds. Stanford and Iowa are expected to join them on the top line. UConn is predicted to edge out Notre Dame and LSU for a No. 2 seed. The Pac-12 is projected to have six teams on the top six seed lines, while Washington State, California, Arizona, and Washington are hoping to make the cut. The SEC also has a strong presence on the bubble, with Auburn and Vanderbilt expected to get in, while Texas A&M and Mississippi State are the first two teams out.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SB Nation
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey hints at expanding the NCAA tournament to favor power conference teams, ignoring the recent success of smaller conference teams. Selection Sunday Eve saw NC State's historic ACC tournament win, bubble teams facing upsets, fired coach Dan Monson leading Long Beach State to the NCAA tournament, Temple's surprising run amidst a gambling investigation, and Kent State's heartbreaking loss to Akron in the MAC championship.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The Big East is facing a tight bubble situation for the NCAA Tournament, with St. John’s, Providence, and Seton Hall anxiously waiting for the selection committee's decision. Several upsets and bid-stealers have reduced the number of at-large bids available, potentially limiting the conference to sending only three teams to the tournament. St. John’s, despite having the best metrics, faces tough competition from Providence and Seton Hall, with the latter having more high-level victories. The selection show will reveal the fate of these bubble teams, while the No. 1 seeds are expected to be Houston, Connecticut, Purdue, and possibly Tennessee or North Carolina.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
As conference tournaments wrap up, the NCAA Tournament bubble is shrinking with teams securing automatic bids and others uncertain of their fate. New Mexico wins the Mountain West tournament, securing a spot in the field of 68. The American Athletic Conference tournament creates chaos with upsets, potentially leading to multiple bids from the conference. NC State and Oregon also secure spots by winning their respective conference tournaments, further reducing the available spots for bubble teams.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Saturday's conference tournament chaos saw teams like New Mexico, Oregon, NC State, UAB, and Temple secure crucial victories for their NCAA tournament hopes, shrinking the bubble and leaving teams like Indiana State, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Texas A&M, and Virginia sweating on Selection Sunday as their tournament hopes hang in the balance due to the results of other conference tournaments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Bubble teams in college basketball are vying for spots in the NCAA Tournament, with several potential bid-stealing scenarios unfolding in conference tournaments. Mississippi State's win moved them off the bubble, while Tennessee's loss dropped them from the top bracket line. Colorado and Oregon are set to battle for the Pac-12 Tournament championship, with the potential for a bid-stealing upset. The SEC and A-10 tournaments also feature teams fighting for their tournament lives. The bracket has been challenging to assemble, with the Big 12 and SEC each having four teams in the top 16.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inside the Hall
The NCAA tournament projection as of March 15, 2024, shows potential bracket adjustments following a day of conference tournament action. The bubble teams are vying for spots, with some on the edge of inclusion. The article provides a breakdown of the bracket and discusses the last four teams in and the first four teams out. Additionally, it includes a conference breakdown and automatic bid recipients.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Providence and St. John’s secure big wins in the Big East tournament, boosting their chances for an NCAA Tournament spot, while Wake Forest, Seton Hall, and Iowa face setbacks. Michigan State, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, and Ohio State also secure important victories to improve their tournament prospects.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
On a loaded Thursday slate, bubble teams like Michigan State, Ohio State, and Villanova have more work to do in deciding outcomes, with "double bubble" games on tap. Kansas and Clemson dropped seed lines in the bracket after losses, while bubble teams went 4-0. Today is a crucial day for bubble teams, with several games determining their fate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inside the Hall
Colgate, McNeese State, and Montana St. secured spots in the NCAA tournament, while major conference tournaments are ongoing. Key matchups in the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, Pac-12, and SEC will impact bubble teams. The NCAA selection committee classifies wins based on the NET rating. The bracket projections and notes on the last four in and first four out are provided, with Virginia, St. John’s, Indiana State, and Texas A&M as the last four in, and Colorado, New Mexico, Villanova, and Kansas State as the first four out. The article also includes a breakdown of teams by conference.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inside the Hall
The NCAA tournament projection as of March 13, 2024, includes key games in various conferences, with teams vying for quarterfinal opportunities. The article also provides a breakdown of the bracket and discusses the last four teams in and the first four teams out. Additionally, it outlines the conference breakdown and highlights the importance of upcoming games for bubble teams.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Bubble teams are facing must-win situations in conference tournaments, with bigger games on the horizon. As the NCAA Tournament selection nears, the bubble watch intensifies, with teams vying for at-large spots. Oakland coach Greg Kampe celebrates his 40th season by securing a spot in the tournament for the first time since 2011. The article provides a breakdown of conference locks and teams near the cut line, emphasizing the significance of upcoming games for bubble teams.