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College Basketball Bubble Teams Face Critical Tournament Challenges

Conference tournaments offer last opportunities for bubble teams to secure NCAA Tournament bids as Selection Sunday approaches.

Iowa forward Seydou Traore (7) attempts to grab the ball from Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton during their first-round game of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
John Calipari the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gives instructions to his team in the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. Arkanas would go on to lose this game.
Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John's Red Storm fouls home Chase Ross #2 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Ejofor almost got the block.
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Overview

  • North Carolina stays alive in the ACC Tournament with a dominant win over Notre Dame, but must beat Wake Forest and potentially Duke to solidify its NCAA chances.
  • Ohio State's loss to Iowa likely ends its tournament hopes, while Xavier and Indiana have key games Thursday to bolster their resumes.
  • Texas keeps its NCAA bid hopes alive with a win over Vanderbilt, setting up a pivotal matchup against Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament.
  • Colorado's unexpected run in the Big 12 Tournament continues after upsetting West Virginia, raising the possibility of a historic bid-thief scenario.
  • The SEC could set a record for most teams in the NCAA Tournament, with 13 or even 14 bids achievable depending on upcoming results.