With the regular season winding down and conference tournaments looming, the pressure is on for bubble teams to make their case for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Jerry Palm’s latest bracket reveals Houston as the newest No. 1 seed, with Michigan State surging. A slate of important games on Saturday includes matchups like Georgia vs. Texas and North Carolina vs. Miami, where bubble teams will be looking to solidify their positions.
Teams like Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Cincinnati will also be in action, fighting to enhance their tournament prospects. Xavier, Vanderbilt, and Indiana have crucial games ahead to boost their at-large chances. San Diego State, Baylor, and West Virginia will be looking to bounce back from recent losses. San Francisco faces a must-win game against Gonzaga to stay in contention for an at-large bid.
As the NCAA Tournament selection looms, there are currently 23 teams locked in, with 14 at-large bids still up for grabs. The selection process will not take into account the NET rankings from the 2021 tournament due to limited nonconference games. With tournament spots on the line, bubble teams will need to make the most of the remaining games to secure their spot in March Madness.
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