Bracket Matrix

[mbt0512]

I’ve found this to be a useful resource in projecting the field, for those who may not have encountered previously:

The Bracket Project's Bracket Matrix - 2021

Six Big East teams are firmly in bubble territory as of last night’s aggregate. In the field are St. John’s, Butler & Seton Hall (10, 11 and 12 seeds respectively). Big win for Providence last night brings them right on the cusp with Nova & Xavier both in contention for a bid as well.

Only us & Purdue as unanimous 1 seeds across all entries, but Houston close as well. Not sure why Auburn is projected as low as suggested when they’re analytics (#4 overall in Kenpom & #7 in NET) suggest otherwise.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Auburn is a seeded much lower than their analytics suggest. They could be a sleeper in the tournament.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Besides their most recent win vs Alabama, Auburn has no good wins. Next best win is probably @Ole Miss. They did not beat a tournament team out of conference. They could very well outperform their seed in the tournament, but that's why they are lower

 

[Connecticut13]

Just wanted to note that Bracket Matrix hasn't yet been updated to reflect the Providence win yesterday. I would think that the win should put them squarely in the field now. I would also think that Nova is no longer a true bubble team.

 

[storrsroars]

Based on the 2/7 version, here's the conference scorecard:

B12: 10 in, 1 bubble
SEC: 9 in, 0 bubble
BE: 6 in, 3 bubble
B1G: 6 in, 0 bubble
MWC: 5 in, 1 bubble
ACC: 4 in, 1 bubble
PAC: 3 in, 2 bubble

Hard to believe Zags seem likely to miss the tourney all together. Nembhard must be kicking himself.