![]() ![]() The Tigers have the lowest ranking combination of any SEC team in the field, but an appearance in the SEC semifinals should keep them on this line. The Wildcats slide down this line after a 80-73 loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC quarterfinals. The Big 12 strength of schedule is a plus, and the Cyclones opened the Big 12 tournament with a 78-72 victory against Baylor on Thursday. It remains to be seen how much the committee will respect the Mountain West Conference, but the Aztecs should stay here after winning the MWC. The Blue Jays lost to Xavier, but their strong ranking combination keeps them on this line. 5 seed last year with an almost-identical resume. The Gaels lost 77-51 to Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference championship game, which means they fall to the No. The Horned Frogs have won four of their last six games before losing to Texas 66-60 in the Big 12 semifinals. The ACC regular-season champions have an 10-4 record in Quads 1-2, but the loss to Duke prevents the Hurricanes from moving up. Norchad Omier's ankle injury also is a huge concern moving into the NCAA tournament. The Hoosiers split their last six regular-season games, and they lost 77-73 to Penn State in the Big Ten semifinals. They will flip lines with the Blue Devils as a result. Virginia is 11-5 in Quads 1-2 after a loss to Duke in the ACC championship game. The Aggies have pieced together a phenomenal season in conference play, and they advanced to the SEC championship to face Alabama. First-year coach Jon Scheyer has the Blue Devils rolling. Duke has won nine straight games, and is in position to climb over another line after beating Virginia 59-49 in the ACC championship game. A 78-71 loss to Missouri in the SEC quarterfinals did not help. The Vols are 10-10 in Quads 1-2, but it has been a gradual slide to a No. The Huskies are 17-1 outside of Quad 1, and they fall down a line after losing in the Big East semifinals. Xavier swept UConn in the regular season. The Musketeers moved up a line after beating Creighton 82-60 and advancing to the Big East championship game. That likely will keep them on this line despite Thursday's 80-67 loss to TCU. The Wildcats have nine Quad 1 victories and just one loss in Quads 2-4. The 78-72 loss to Iowa State does not help, however, will lead to them falling to the No. That makes the Bulldogs a dangerous team. Gonzaga leads the nation with 87.5 points per game and will not have the pressure of being a No. Marquette should stay on this line after beating Xavier 65-51 in the Big East championship. The Bruins' lost 61-59 in the Pac-12 tournament championship to Arizona, which likely will keep them on this line unless Purdue loses. The more likely scenario is both Pac-12 powers play on the No. 1 seed, too, after knocking off the Bruins in the Pac-12 championship. MORE: Texas interim Rodney Terry is SN's Coach of the Year +Arizona (28-6, 14-6 Pac-12) 2 line and makes them a long-shot to get a No. The Longhorns beat Kansas 76-56 in the Big 12 championship game, which ensures their spot on the No. MORE: Purdue's Zach Edey named SN's Player of the Year +Texas (26-8, 12-6 Big 12) ![]() MORE: Meet the 2023 Sporting News All-America team No. ![]() Purdue or UCLA? The Boilermakers have a 10-4 record against Quad 1, and Zach Edey flexed with 32 points and 14 rebounds in a 80-66 victory against Ohio State in the Big Ten semifinal round. Alabama advanced to the SEC championship with a 72-61 victory against Missouri. The Crimson Tide have 10-5 in Quad 1, and they have no losses in Quads 2-4. They are a sound bet for the top seed in the West region. 1 overall seed, and they are 6-1 against Quad 1 opponents. The Cougars have a compelling case for the No. The Jayhawks piled up an NCAA-best 15 victories in Quad 1 in the regular season, and despite the loss to Texas in the Big 12 championship game still have a claim to be the top seed in the tournament. **- Last Four In NCAA tournament Field of 68 projections No. Who is our Field of 68? Here is a closer look: Oklahoma State, Vanderbilt, Clemson and Nevada are our first four out. State and Arizona State are our last four in. 1 seeds in our projection. Right now, Rutgers, Mississippi State, N.C. Houston, Alabama, Kansas and Purdue are No. This year's Final Four is April 1-3 at NRG Stadium in Houston. MORE: See Sporting News' final March Madness bracket projections here We will update the Field of 68 each day this week to monitor all the bracket movement. Which teams will make the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament? With that in mind, here is a look at the latest Field of 68. Conference tournaments are in full swing, and with each day a few more automatic bids to the Big Dance will be decided. ![]()
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