Hash #98: NCAA March Madness Selection Process & Bubble Watch
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is approaching, with teams vying for selection and monitoring their tournament prospects.
Selection Process Overview:
π Automatic Bids (31): Awarded to teams winning their respective conference tournaments.
ποΈ At-Large Bids (37): Granted by the NCAA Selection Committee based on overall performance, strength of schedule, and other metrics.
π Selection Criteria: The committee evaluates factors such as NET rankings, quality wins, road performance, and head-to-head results.
Current Bubble Watch:
π Teams on the Bubble: As Selection Sunday approaches, several teams find themselves on the tournament bubble, with their inclusion dependent on upcoming performances and other results.Β
π Conference Tournaments Impact: Outcomes of conference tournaments play a pivotal role in determining the final at-large bids, especially for teams on the bubble.