If you are a supporter of a specific college basketball squad and are concerned about their chances of making it into the NCAA tournament, there are two important things you should be aware of by this point:
Being in this position is not a figurative experience, it is a very real one. The pressure is tangible and undeniable.
Fans of programs such as Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Oregon State are eagerly anticipating the presence of their team in the bubble. Therefore, not everything is negative.
Living on the edge can be a nightmare, but at least your team is still in the game. Of course, your weekend won’t be as great as those playing for the league championships or the NCAA rankings. However, it will be intriguing.
Best Saturday bubble game:
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8 a.m. on ESPN: Texas A&M vs. Tennessee
During their recent meeting in College Station, the Aggies made it clear that they believed they deserved a spot somewhere in the middle of the NCAA field, at the very least. However, since then, they have been vocal about not wanting to be the center of attention in March Madness.
You have been removed from twelve of the 106 expected divisions on BracketMatrix.com and you have the opportunity to be ranked as high as a collective number 10.
The UT volunteers may find joy in assisting A&M in securing an early offseason after enduring the humiliation of their first game.
Other people to watch (bubble team in bold):
The Duke game against Wake Forest will take place at 2 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN.
Iowa vs. Illinois, 2:15 a.m., Big Ten Network
Cincinnati vs. TCU, 3:00 PM, ESPN+
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3:30 a.m. SEC Network: Ole Miss vs. South Carolina
California vs. Oregon, 7:00 AM, Pac-12 Networks
LSU vs. Mississippi State, 8:30 a.m., SEC Network
Best Sunday bubble game:
CBS will broadcast the Creighton vs. St. John’s game at noon.
Rick Pitino has faced much criticism for his handling of the press conference following his team’s loss to rival Seton Hall in a bubble match.
He has been strict with his players and staff, leading to him having to do a personal interview with the New York Post and admit that he holds some responsibility for the disappointing decline of this season.
Pitino seldom takes action without a deliberate purpose, and the Red Storm reacted with heightened urgency in a relaxed midweek victory against Georgetown. We sense that this game against a top team in the Big East is a do-or-die opportunity for St. John’s.
