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NCAA Tournament Bubble Teams Face Make-or-Break Weekend

Key matchups across men's and women's college basketball will heavily influence tournament seeding and bubble team chances as Selection Sunday approaches.

Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dribbles as Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) defends during their game at Coleman Coliseum.
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives to the basket as Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) defends during the second half at Value City Arena.
Presumed top 2025 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils are heavy road favorites vs. UNC on Saturday night.
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Overview

  • Men's basketball bubble teams, including Indiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, face pivotal games that could determine their NCAA Tournament fates.
  • Indiana and Ohio State's matchup is seen as a potential play-in game, with Indiana looking to complete a season sweep and secure a tournament spot.
  • Key women's basketball conference tournament games, such as Texas vs. LSU and USC vs. Michigan, will impact No. 1 seed placements and overall tournament bids.
  • Programs like Kansas, UConn, and Gonzaga, historically high seeds, are projected to fall to lower seed placements due to underwhelming seasons.
  • The Big Ten could achieve a record-breaking 12 teams in the women's NCAA Tournament, while Notre Dame eyes a No. 1 seed if it wins the ACC tournament.