by Kyle Rupe and Kylie Cooper–
March is here, and the NCAA Tournament picture is starting to take shape. With Selection Sunday approaching, several teams have positioned themselves as clear tournament locks after building strong résumés throughout the season. Consistency, quality wins, and conference performance are separating the top contenders from the rest of the field.
At the same time, a number of teams remain on the outside looking in. For those programs, the final stretch of regular-season games and upcoming conference tournaments will determine whether their seasons continue or come to an end. Every result now carries added weight as teams try to strengthen their standing before the bracket is finalized.
Beyond the projected top seeds, other programs are gaining momentum and climbing in the latest bracket projections. According to CBS Sports Bracketology, several bubble teams are still battling for position as conference tournaments approach. With limited spots available and little room for error, the final weeks of the season will ultimately determine how the tournament field takes shape.
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