Who's In/ Who's Out?
Colorado- Out- Colorado has the best record of the major bubble players at 19-8, but with only one win against a ranked team, a loss to fellow Big 12 bubble team Texas A&M, and a non-conference SOS of 273, they really don't look like a tournament team. Colorado also has no finished strong, losing 3 of their last 5 including a blowout loss at Nebraska. Saving Grace: With a presumed win over Baylor and a shot at bubble team Texas A&M could push them in.
Maryland- Out- Gary Williams has already started his bargaining with the committee but it won't help yet. The Terps have 11 losses, they lost to another bubble team in FSU by 12, and most of their losses have been in blowout fashion. They also do not have that marquee win that helps teams like FSU and Texas A&M have, Duke and Texas respectively. Saving Grace: The Terrapins have a SOS of 12 and they will have a shot to get a big time win against BC.
Indiana- In- Why are the Hoosiers in and the Buffs out? They have a SOS of 22 and have resume wins against Michigan State, Illinois, and Ohio State. Indiana was falling apart 2 weeks ago and well on their way to the NIT, but they have righted the ship. It came after coach Mike Davis became a lame duck when he announced he would resign at the end of the season. How can this help a team you ask? It took away all his pressure and his teams worries about the future. The team is looser than they have looked all season and their guard play has become rock steady. IU has the wins, the numbers, and the name necessary to lock up an at large bid.
Maryland- Out- Gary Williams has already started his bargaining with the committee but it won't help yet. The Terps have 11 losses, they lost to another bubble team in FSU by 12, and most of their losses have been in blowout fashion. They also do not have that marquee win that helps teams like FSU and Texas A&M have, Duke and Texas respectively. Saving Grace: The Terrapins have a SOS of 12 and they will have a shot to get a big time win against BC.
Indiana- In- Why are the Hoosiers in and the Buffs out? They have a SOS of 22 and have resume wins against Michigan State, Illinois, and Ohio State. Indiana was falling apart 2 weeks ago and well on their way to the NIT, but they have righted the ship. It came after coach Mike Davis became a lame duck when he announced he would resign at the end of the season. How can this help a team you ask? It took away all his pressure and his teams worries about the future. The team is looser than they have looked all season and their guard play has become rock steady. IU has the wins, the numbers, and the name necessary to lock up an at large bid.
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