As of March 8, 2025, the NCAA men’s basketball landscape is taking shape with conference tournaments underway and teams vying for spots in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the current status of various conferences:
Power Conferences:
Big 12 Conference: Houston, ranked No. 3 nationally, is projected to secure a No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region. Texas Tech, ranked No. 9, is expected to be a No. 2 seed in the West. Texas A&M, ranked No. 22, is projected as a No. 3 seed in the Midwest. Baylor, despite being unranked, is projected as a No. 10 seed. Texas and SMU are on the bubble, needing strong performances in their conference tournaments to secure NCAA bids.
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC): The final regular-season games are underway, with key matchups including NC State vs. Miami, Stanford at Louisville, and Georgia Tech at Wake Forest. These games will influence ACC tournament seeding and potential NCAA tournament bids.
Mid-Major Conferences:
America East Conference: Bryant secured its first regular-season title and enters the conference tournament as the top seed. Reigning champion Vermont remains a strong contender.
Big Sky Conference: Northern Colorado, boasting an elite defense, and co-champion Montana are the favorites in the conference tournament. Sacramento State aims for its first NCAA tournament appearance since joining the conference in 1992.
Bubble Teams:
Several teams are on the bubble, with their NCAA tournament hopes hinging on upcoming performances:
Mississippi State vs. Arkansas: This matchup is crucial for both teams’ NCAA aspirations, as highlighted in today’s viewing guide.
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia: Both teams are fighting to improve their tournament resumes in this pivotal game.
As Selection Sunday approaches on March 16, teams across the nation are making their final pushes to secure coveted spots in the NCAA tournament.