March Madness is heating up as several Conference Tournament Champions have been crowned, and the NCAA Tournament Picture is taking shape. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest storylines in this week’s College Basketball Weekly:
Notable Results & SEC Bubble Teams Stay Alive
A weekend filled with High-Stakes Matchups saw SEC Teams fighting for their Tournament Lives.Georgia secured a spot with Four Straight Wins, Arkansas solidified its chances despite Key Injuries, and Vanderbilt remains in Good Shape. Meanwhile, Oklahoma Edged Texas 76-72, a win that pushed the Sooners onto the Right Side Of The Bubble while leaving their Rivals In A Precarious Position.
Auburn Opens The Door For Duke
Auburn, with 16 Quad 1 Wins, still holds the Nation’s Best Resume despite a 0-2 Week, but Duke is making a Strong Push For The No. 1 Overall Seed. The Blue Devils have dominated their Opponents All Season and could take the Top Spot with an ACC Tournament Win. Freshman Sensation Cooper Flagg has emerged as one of the Best Players In College Basketball, leading Duke to a 28-3 Record and positioning them as Serious Title Contenders.
Tickets Punched – Who’s Dancing?
Several Teams have secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament:
– Missouri Valley – Drake (30-3)
Led by MVC Player Of The Year Bennett Stirtz, Drake secured its Third Straight Tournament Appearance under New Coach Ben McCollum. The Bulldogs have a Strong Resume, including Non-Conference Wins Over Vanderbilt And Kansas State.
– Big South – High Point
After falling short last year, High Point claimed its First-Ever NCAA Tournament Berth. This Experienced Team features Players With High-Major Experience, including Bobby Pettiford (Kansas), making them a Dangerous Matchup.
– Atlantic Sun – Lipscomb
The Bisons return to the Tournament for the First Time Since 2018, led by A-Sun Player Of The Year Jacob Ognacevic. Their Efficient Offense and Ability To Avoid Fouls make them a Potential Cinderella Team.
– Ohio Valley – SIU-Edwardsville
SIUE punched its First-Ever NCAA Tournament Ticket, with the Dynamic Taylor Cousins, Ray’Sean And Brian, leading the way. Though they struggle Offensively, their Strong Defense could cause problems for Opponents.
As the NCAA Tournament Field Takes Shape, expect More Surprises And Upsets in the coming weeks. Which Team Will Be The Next To Clinch A Spot?
