Which women's college basketball conference tournaments will most impact the bubble?

[Carnac]

Like everything else this women's college basketball season, the bubble has taken on a slightly different look. With the NCAA allowing teams with sub-.500 records to be eligible as at-large selections, the door is open a bit wider than usual for middle-of-the-road Power 5 teams.

Which conference tournaments will most impact the bubble?

The bubble looks different in 2021, with sub-.500 teams eligible for at-large berths and most mid-majors lacking opportunities to build their résumés.

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[Centerstream]

I am guessing that the sub .500 rule is a way to make sure that ND is selected, regardless of their record. This will keep their consecutive streak alive because they certainly wouldn't have made the dance last season.