NCAA Tournament Bubble Teams Face Uncertain Futures as Conference Tournaments Heat Up

With Selection Sunday approaching, bubble teams vie for critical wins to secure their spots while mid-majors grapple with the pressure of automatic bids.

Power conference bubble teams like North Carolina, Texas, and Xavier are making their final case for NCAA Tournament inclusion, with mixed results in their respective conference tournaments.
San Diego State and Boise State are in direct competition for a potential single tournament spot after their Mountain West clash, leaving the committee with a tough decision.
Mid-major programs like UC San Diego and Yale face challenges in earning at-large bids despite strong seasons, as the NCAA selection process heavily favors high-profile conferences.
Duke's Cooper Flagg suffered an ankle injury in the ACC Tournament, casting doubt on his availability for the NCAA Tournament and potentially impacting Duke's performance.
Small-conference teams such as Wofford and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville have secured NCAA bids through conference tournament wins, showcasing the unpredictable nature of March Madness.