In a tighter-than-expected contest, Purdue gained another valuable victory over surprising Ohio State. The Boilers remain a No. 1 seed on the latest Bracket Big Board, which is a snapshot of how the men's NCAA Tournament field would look if the regular season ended today.
UPDATED: Sunday, March 12, 5:11 PM ET
(Power ranking listed with school)
No. 1 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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9 | 17-7 | 1 | * |
Trampled by Longhorns in the Big 12 final. With Bill Self likely back next week, will rebound quickly from humbling.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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2 | 13-5 | 10 | * |
Even the remotest doubt about the Tide's No. 1 seed status eliminated after demolition of Mississippi State and TAMU.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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1 | 7-2 | 96 | * |
Punched Cincinnati right in the kisser. Tireless on defense and a mad methodical in offensive execution. Title frontrunner. Need a healthy Sasser.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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5 | 9-4 | 21 | * |
Added to the No. 1 seed argument with 11th Quad 1 win coming versus Ohio State. Yes, it's a Quad 1.
No. 2 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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7 | 14-8 | 6 |
Brought the battle axe versus Kansas and chopped heads. Uninterrupted domination after halftime. Unquestionably elite D.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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3 | 8-5 | 44 | * |
Loss to Arizona in Pac-12 tourney final promptly dashed dreams of a No. 1 seed. Still this scribe's favorite to win the whole shebang.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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10 | 9-2 | 46 |
In a Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots-like affair, bested UCLA by only a deuce - 61-59. When stiff defense shows up, they can beat anyone.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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15 | 11-10 | 2 |
Iowa State is just a bad matchup. Again, given Bears' weak D, it has to blast the box score on offense nightly.
No. 3 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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12 | 7-5 | 45 | * |
Rated 'R' level violence deployed against Xavier in Big East final. Bloody murder. Positioness style has them on Final Four shortlist.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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23 | 9-8 | 16 |
Deflating effort versus TCU, but nothing to budge them off the No. 3 line. Tang Gang top-20 in country in D efficiency.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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6 | 6-4 | 54 | * |
Opened up a can of whoop against Gaels. Stated the case from start to finish. Defense, however, remains highly suspect.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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4 | 7-7 | 32 |
Defensive efforts are elite, evidenced by top standing in multiple categories. Still, offensive disappearances should leave bracketeers wary.
No. 4 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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22 | 8-6 | 30 |
Mortally wounded in Marquette game. Folded from the jump. Can score nearly uninhibited, but D sorely lacks at times.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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8 | 6-6 | 42 |
Sanogo practically unstoppable going 8-for-12 from the field, but just couldn't get over the hump against Big East kings, Marquette.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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26 | 5-5 | 71 |
Vander Plas deactivation rest of season is a major blow. Cavs' defense not as emphatic and now missing gunner on offense.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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30 | 6-9 | 12 |
Penn State showed no signs of losing gas. Hoosiers paint defense and horrendous three-point shooting did them in.
No. 5 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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14 | 5-5 | 47 | * |
Well-documented, Aztecs shooting blanks in R/N games on offense. Above No. 200 in eFG offense. However, they can stangle on D.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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18 | 7-6 | 56 |
Alabama deep, talented and played at a faster pace than what the Aggies prefer. Superb defensive team. Mid-seed snoozer for Final Four.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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28 | 8-11 | 11 |
Scored an undesirable 0.89 points per possession in final act of Big 12 season. Remain a mid-seed Final Four Rip Van Winkle.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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16 | 5-6 | 57 | 🔼 |
Virginia accounted for under 0.85 points per possession. Stingy! Defense and frontcourt power name of the game for Devils.
No. 6 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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35 | 5-5 | 81 |
Hurricanes are about a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson. Excellent guard player and better-than-you-think defense.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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11 | 2-3 | 78 |
Slaughtered in the WCC final by Gonzaga. Can stoutly defend and frustrate opponents given methodical style, but a possible 12-over-5 upset candidate.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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25 | 6-7 | 24 |
My +400 ticket on Big Blue to win the SECT went down in flames Vanquished by Vandy and its 10+ made threes.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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20 | 10-11 | 4 |
Season high 20 turnovers against Bill Self-less Kansas Jayhawks. Overall, 10 Quad 1 wins should have 'Clones on 6 line.
No. 7 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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17 | 3-8 | 25 |
Starting five is tremendous highlighted by 7-footer Ryan Kalkbrenner. Dark horse, though trouncing by Xavier raises reluctancy.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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33 | 5-9 | 7 |
Bruised by Brutus. Another victim of historic run by Ohio State. Looked like the team playing its third game in three days, not the other way around.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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41 | 7-6 | 37 |
Gut-wrenching loss to Penn State in tear jerker at the buzzer. Still a remarkable season. Defend tenaciously.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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42 | 6-9 | 35 |
Feature several rainmakers, including stud Kobe Brown. Defense is highly questionable, but if matched against soft D. ..
No. 8 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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21 | 4-10 | 17 |
Curious case. Gaudy NET. Strong SOS, Fair amount of Q1 wins. Plus, a different team with Nick Smith Jr.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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29 | 4-4 | 73 |
Spanked Tulane and Houston off the tip. Magnificent finish has Memphis a team playing sensational ball sparked by Davis.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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31 | 3-10 | 36 |
Strong start against Indiana in BTT, but Hoosiers dashed duo of Jackson-Davis and Hood-Schifino applied grip after halftime.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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13 | 2-1 | 152 | * |
Prevented a UAB bid steal with thumping of Blazers. Have size, speed and good guards. Fascinating team.
No. 9 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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39 | 4-7 | 22 |
Latest victim of THE Ohio State sudden and surprising resurrection. Don't defend. When 3s don't steadily drop, a probably Round 1 casualty.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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24 | 6-13 | 5 |
Rare 14-loss team likely to draw a single-digit seed. Resume is there. No doubt No. 1 seed doesn't want it on the 8/9 line.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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32 | 3-10 | 18 |
Gotta tip your cap to the Tigers. Climbed out of 15-point deficit late versus Arkansas, but not enough to conquer.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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49 | 7-6 | 28 | 🔼 |
Reaching stratospheric heights considering where they were two weeks ago. So smart. So experienced. Small ball at its best.
No. 10 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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34 | 2-11 | 31 | 🔽 |
Penn State drove yet another dagger, their third of the year. Just an awful matchup. Too three happy and not reliable on those shots.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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50 | 3-6 | 63 |
Forked by the Sun Devils and ousted from the Pac-12 Tourney. Still poppin' and lockin'. Interesting team given top-45 standing in off/def efficiency.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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27 | 3-5 | 60 |
Sliced in two by the MWC buzzsaw that is Utah State. Defense and lack of speed on the perimeter exposed.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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48 | 4-8 | 38 |
By the slimmest of margins versus Florida, but a win is a win. Rubber stamped at-large standing. Incredible defensively.
No. 11 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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55 | 3-8 | 62 | 🔽 |
In a physical old school game against UConn mounted an amazing comeback but not enough. Allowed 1.177 pts/poss.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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19 | 2-5 | 72 |
Fire stamped out by San Diego State in Mountain West final. Still ranked top-15 in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency. Usually score prolifically.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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67 | 4-4 | 91 |
Their fate is without question a double-digit seed, but should avoid Dayton. Rank top-30 nationally in offensive efficiency.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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40 | 4-7 | 41 |
Last four IN, sure, but on firmer ground than most think. Gritty defense team, but 300+ in eFG offense lsat 10 games.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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45 | 1-6 | 78 |
Rolled and smoked after the half against Clemson in the ACCT. Eye-catching record, but empty calories underneath.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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66 | 5-6 | 55 | 🔼 |
Decided to promote AZ State. Why? Stronger SOS and more Q1 wins than Nevada. Gut says Pac-12 will get advantage over MWC.
No. 12 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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36 | 0-4 | 202 | * |
Mid-major legend Max Abmas is capable of single-handedly taking over games. Defense? Not really. Will push a high-major.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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51 | 0-1 | 334 | * |
Where popularity polls intersect with actuality. The Cougars are a terrific team, but meatless resume has them on the double-digit line.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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54 | 1-1 | 203 | * |
Experienced Bulldogs are a very viable Cinderella candidate. Top-70 in eFG offense and eFG defense.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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58 | 0-1 | 165 | * |
"Chaos" brand of basketball still remains the name of the game for this year's Rams. Constant ball pressure creates ample TOs.
No. 13 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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57 | 0-3 | 156 | * |
Antonio Gates U clamps down on the defensive end. Ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in MAC in six different D categories.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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89 | 0-2 | 171 | 🔼 | * |
Rajun' Cajuns throw around their weight on the offensive glass grabbing a second chance over 34% of possessions.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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59 | 0-1 | 310 | * |
Rick Pitino's group a team few big boys would like to draw in Round 1. Rank top-85 in offensive/defensive efficiency.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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116 | 0-1 | 182 | 🔼 | * |
In the smarty pants league's final, Tigers threw the book at rival Yale late. Top-55 nationally in 2PT% offense/defense.
No. 14 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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104 | 1-2 | 216 | 🔼 | * |
With its sweat-free dispensing of Southern Utah, the Antelopes gallup on the triple-B. As a collective, shoot 37.6 from three.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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114 | 0-4 | 182 | * |
A NCAA Tournament participant for the first time in school history. Owls are a stellar three-point shooting team. Don't underestimate.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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88 | 0-1 | 305 | * |
Impressively clotheslined Samford on the road. Reminded everyone why they're the team to beat for the auto.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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100 | 0-0 | 298 | 🔼 | * |
The Gauchos get in. Not nearly as strong defensively as prior iterations, but clean up in the paint. Over 58% of points from two.
No. 15 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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101 | 0-1 | 344 | * |
Offense is without a doubt cavity-free. Raiders are No. 1 in the entirety of college basketball in eFG% offense. Wet.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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103 | 0-1 | 239 | * |
Bobcats 14-2 since the calendar flipped to 2023. Now in the pole position to earn auto with Eastern Washington eliminated.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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109 | 0-3 | 220 | * |
Had the Patrick Gymnasium capacity crowd stoked. Defeated UMass-Lowell for auto. Rank top-25 nationally in eFG% offense.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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140 | 0-1 | 309 | * |
Marksmen. The Bulldogs are shooting a ridiculous 38.7% from 3-point land. Tajion Jones (44.3 3P%) burns the nets from distance.
No. 16 Seeds
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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154 | 0-2 | 273 | * |
Colonels eliminated heavy favorite Youngstown State. No. 14 in the country in TO% D.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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174 | 0-3 | 331 | * |
Islanders get to the line and cash in. They rank No. 2 in all of D-1 in FT% swishing 80.2 percent.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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214 | 0-3 | 295 | * |
The Bison stampede into the field for first time since 1992. Heart-jumping finish against Norfolk State.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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242 | 0-3 | 331 | * |
Second team to officially punch dance ticket. Likely destination Dayton, but a remarkable story winning four games in four days.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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301 | 0-1 | 363 | * |
Strutted their stuff into the field with victory over St. Francis PA. Set the NEC pace in six different offensive categories.
Net | Q1 | SOS | Change | AQ |
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303 | 0-4 | 183 | 🔼 | * |
Toppling of top SWAC dog Grambling State sealed deal of Tigers' fourth straight NCAAT appearance. Welcome to Dayton.
First Four OUT
- Nevada
- Oklahoma State
- Wisconsin
- North Carolina