Men’s NCAA Tournament bubble watch: TCU, Mizzou and both Miamis moving on up in March
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The NCAA Tournament bubble is tightening with 34 teams classified as Locks, including up to eight automatic bids, leaving about 11 at-large spots open for bubble teams to compete for.
- Four teams have moved into the "Should Be In" category, including undefeated Miami (Ohio), while 18 teams remain "In the Mix," fighting to secure their tournament spots in the final days of the regular season.
- Key bubble teams like NC State, Seton Hall, San Diego State, and others face critical upcoming games that could determine their NCAA Tournament fate, with some needing wins to avoid the First Four play-in games.
- Several Power Five conference teams, including UCLA, Indiana, Ohio State, Missouri, and Texas A&M,
