College Basketball Season Heats Up in Texas
It’s almost March, and for college basketball fans, that means one thing: the NCAA Tournament is just around the corner. For Texas teams, the excitement is palpable, with several schools from the Lone Star State making a strong push for a spot in the big dance.
Local Teams Projected in the Field
According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, two Texas teams – Texas Tech and Texas A&M – are among the top 15 in the latest AP top 25 poll, which bodes well for their chances of making the tournament. Here’s how Lunardi projects these teams to fare:
Texas Tech
- Projected seed: 3 (East)
- Projected opponent: Utah Valley
Texas A&M
- Projected seed: 3 (West)
- Projected opponent: Towson
Baylor
- Projected seed: 9 (Midwest)
- Projected opponent: Illinois
Texas
- Projected seed: 11 (East)
- Projected opponent: Saint Mary’s
On the Bubble
Several other Texas teams are on the cusp of making the tournament, with Lunardi projecting them to be just outside the field. Here’s where they stand:
Oklahoma
- Last four in
Texas
- Last four byes
SMU
- First four out
What’s Next for Texas Teams?
With Selection Sunday just around the corner on March 16, the pressure is on for these teams to perform well in the coming weeks. Will they be able to secure a spot in the tournament, or will they fall short? Only time will tell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the projected seed for Texas Tech?
A: 3 (East)
Q: Who is Texas Tech’s projected opponent in the tournament?
A: Utah Valley
Q: How does the SEC and Big Ten conferences fare in Lunardi’s projection?
A: The two conferences combine for 23 teams in the projected field, making them the most dominant conferences in the country.
Q: When is Selection Sunday?
A: March 16
Q: Who is projected to make the tournament from the Big 12 conference?
A: Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Baylor, and Oklahoma are all projected to make the tournament.
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