In what national media is collectively calling the “craziest” March Madness for bubble teams in recent memory, favorites have been falling left and right during conference tournaments, leading to a high number of upsets. Bid-stealers have been securing automatic berths, causing chaos for better-qualified bubble teams vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The selection process for the tournament is based on NET rankings, which take into consideration the strength of opponents, where games were played, and the efficiency of play. The NET rankings replaced the RPI as the primary sorting tool in 2018-19, with schedule strength grouped in a four-quad system, where Quad 1 wins are the most valuable.
With only five games left to be played on Selection Sunday before the final deliberations, the NCAA Tournament field of 68 will be revealed at 6 p.m. EST on CBS. National media are providing commentary on bubble teams’ chances for selection, as the anticipation builds for one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. Stay tuned to World News Live for all the latest updates on March Madness.
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