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Latest ESPN bracketology has 8 SEC teams in NCAA Tournament, 1 on outside looking in
Now that the regular season is over, time is running out for teams trying to make the field of 68 NCAA Tournament teams.
The SEC Tournament tips off on Wednesday in St. Louis, and it’s a lose and you’re done affair. That means the pressure is on several SEC squads who need to avoid a first-round loss to stay in the field.
As you can see below, eight SEC teams are currently projected to make the field in ESPN expert Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology, with Mississippi State sitting among the “Next Four Out” teams:
- Auburn — No. 3 seed (West)
- Tennessee — No. 3 seed (South)
- Kentucky — No. 5 seed (South)
- Florida — No. 6 seed (East)
- Arkansas — No. 7 seed (East)
- Texas A&M — No. 8 seed (East)
- Mizzou — No. 9 seed (West)
- Alabama — No. 10 seed (South)
- Mississippi State — Next Four Out
Obviously, Mizzou, Texas A&M, Alabama and Mississippi State are all on the bubble. A win or two would go a long way toward solidifying their tournament resumes.
This seems way off. CBS has Bama and MSU out and not close to the bubble. That seems more realistic. Bama has lost five in a row with an RPI of 60. MSU has an RPI of 69. Either would have to win multiple games in the conference tournament to get back in the running. The first seven seem solid though.
Agree with you, LSUSMC. I do not think Alabama could fell comfortable about being included at this point.
I wouldn’t be shocked if they only invite 5 SEC teams at this point. Any team outside of Auburn, Tenn, FL, KY, and Arkansas are going to have to win at least one tournament game to be considered.
I doubt that. Teams don’t fall from an 8 or 9 projection to out with one loss, especially with their RPI’s. The SEC looks to be safe with seven teams in.