West Virginia
What They Need: With six Q1 wins (including four in Q1A) and no bad losses, West Virginia is in great shape to earn an at-large bid. The Mountaineers do, however, have some minor risk in the Big 12 tournament. If they end up facing last-place Colorado, a loss there could leave them close enough to the cutline to be susceptible to bid stealers. If TCU beats Colorado, though, West Virginia has no risk of a concerning loss and would be close to a lock.
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What They Need: With six Q1 wins (including four in Q1A) and no bad losses, West Virginia is in great shape to earn an at-large bid. The Mountaineers do, however, have some minor risk in the Big 12 tournament. If they end up facing last-place Colorado, a loss there could leave them close enough to the cutline to be susceptible to bid stealers. If TCU beats Colorado, though, West Virginia has no risk of a concerning loss and would be close to a lock.
Men’s college basketball bubble watch: Who’s sweating as championship week begins?
There are as many as seven spots available for 16 bubble teams. That sets the stage for a huge week before Selection Sunday.
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