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As conference tournaments progress, the national seed picture remains largely unchanged. NC State is making a push for a top-eight seed, while Mississippi State's strong SEC tournament performance has them closing in on a Top 16 seed.
Selection Sunday is here, with several conference championships still to be played before the brackets are revealed. The SEC and Big Ten men's title games are missing their top seeds, while the women's side features four conference championship games. Follow live updates as titles are won and tickets are punched, with several games already underway and some unexpected developments, including a serious injury in the SEC title game between Florida and Auburn.
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.
Wisconsin stunned No. 3 Purdue in the Big 10 tournament, Iowa State routed No. 1 Houston to claim the Big 12 crown, and NC State completed a miraculous run in the ACC tournament with a title win over rivals No. 4 UNC, setting the stage for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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.
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.
The NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch is in full swing as conference tournaments heat up and the field comes into focus. Mississippi State becomes a lock with a win over Tennessee, while Michigan State moves to the "waiting game" category after a loss to Purdue. Wake Forest is in trouble after a loss to Pitt, while Virginia and Pitt are on the bubble in the ACC. In the Big East, Providence gains ground with a win over Creighton, while Villanova's bubble is in jeopardy after a loss to Marquette. Colorado stays alive with a win over Utah in the Pac-12, and Mississippi State secures a spot with a win over Tennessee in the SEC.
Today's College Basketball Conference Tournament games feature sharp money leaning towards Stanford (-2) over California, Boston College (+7) against Clemson, and Cal Santa Barbara (-4) over CS Northridge. The betting percentages and odds movements indicate heavy wiseguy support for these picks, with notable contrarian plays and sharp bet discrepancies.
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.
With the NCAA Tournament approaching, conference tournaments are crucial for teams on the bubble and those vying for better seeding. The ACC has North Carolina and Duke as locks, while Virginia, Wake Forest, and Pitt are on the bubble. In the Big 12, Houston and BYU are strong contenders, while Kansas State seeks to play their way in. The Big East features a competitive tournament with UConn as a top seed. Purdue leads the Big Ten, while Michigan State, Nebraska, and Northwestern are on the bubble. The Mountain West is sending at least five teams to the tournament, with New Mexico in doubt. Arizona and Washington State are locks in the Pac-12, while Colorado and Utah are on the bubble. In the SEC, Tennessee and Kentucky are strong contenders, while Mississippi State and Texas A&M are on the bubble.
Championship Week for college basketball is underway, with conference champions being crowned and teams vying for automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The six power conferences are expected to attract the most attention, with the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC tournaments taking place this week. Teams are competing for seeding and a spot in the field of 68, with several on the bubble. The ACC and Big 12 have already started, while the Big Ten, SEC, Big East, and Pac-12 will follow. The tournaments will culminate with championship games on Saturday and Sunday, leading up to Selection Sunday.
As college basketball's Championship Week approaches, the biggest questions include the battle for the fourth No. 1 seed, which bubble teams will secure at-large bids, potential eliminations from national title contention, the possibility of bid thieves, and the coaches who might be on the hot seat. The week ahead promises to bring excitement and drama as teams vie for their spot in the NCAA tournament and coaching fates hang in the balance.
College basketball's top conferences are preparing for their respective tournaments, with teams vying for automatic bids or at-large berths in the NCAA Tournament. Houston seeks the No. 1 overall seed, while UConn is favored in the Big East Tournament. Purdue leads the Big Ten, and Arizona aims to maintain its dominance in the Pac-12. Tennessee is the favorite in the SEC Tournament. The article provides championship predictions, sleeper picks, and odds for each conference tournament.
Several teams, including Villanova and Providence in the Big East, need strong conference tournament performances to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Iowa, New Mexico, Pitt, and Villanova are among those needing multiple wins to bolster their chances, while Indiana State, despite a strong season, is left hoping for other bubble teams to falter.
The 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament will feature 68 teams, with 32 qualifying automatically through conference tournaments. The article provides a table listing the schedules, locations, and automatic bid information for all 32 conferences, with updates as teams secure their bids. The remaining 36 teams will qualify as at-large selections for the tournament.