Pittsburg (2 PM)
A Pitt win would eliminate NC State from bubble contention and help RU’s computer numbers as a fellow opponent. Easy one.
Washington (5:30 PM)
This one is close. With a NET of 14, Arizona won’t get left out of the field regardless and we certainly don’t want Washington winning the auto bid. But looking at Arizona’s resume of wins against the field, it seems like it would be hard to seed them ahead of RU if they take a first round loss to a non-contender. I think. I’ll take my chances rooting for Washington and hoping Oregon takes care of eliminating them.
Nebraska (8:30 PM)
Unlikely to happen with half the team suspended, but RU played Nebraska twice and some brackets still have Indiana ahead of RU (which is ridiculous). Taking a loss would knock Indiana off the bubble. Also, Indiana isn’t likely to fall from NET 59 below 75 on a neutral floor - even to Nebraska so the home win would remain Q2 regardless.
California (9 PM)
Biggest game of the day. A Stanford loss would be huge for a variety of different reasons.
DePaul (9:30 PM)
I don’t see Xavier jumping RU barring a major run but you never know. Best for them to just get eliminated and also makes for an easier game for Nova.
Vanderbilt (9:30 PM)
I don’t see Arkansas passing RU without a deep run but best not to give Palm and company a thread to hang on for his bracket theories. Yes - I know Palm isn’t on the committee but I still prefer not to see CBS one of the major websites having a pre selection day bracket with RU as one of the last teams in.
Washington State (11:30 PM)
Same concept as Arizona with Colorado. I’d rather the profile of the whole conference just go down. Take our chances on Oregon winning out for the auto bid.
A Pitt win would eliminate NC State from bubble contention and help RU’s computer numbers as a fellow opponent. Easy one.
Washington (5:30 PM)
This one is close. With a NET of 14, Arizona won’t get left out of the field regardless and we certainly don’t want Washington winning the auto bid. But looking at Arizona’s resume of wins against the field, it seems like it would be hard to seed them ahead of RU if they take a first round loss to a non-contender. I think. I’ll take my chances rooting for Washington and hoping Oregon takes care of eliminating them.
Nebraska (8:30 PM)
Unlikely to happen with half the team suspended, but RU played Nebraska twice and some brackets still have Indiana ahead of RU (which is ridiculous). Taking a loss would knock Indiana off the bubble. Also, Indiana isn’t likely to fall from NET 59 below 75 on a neutral floor - even to Nebraska so the home win would remain Q2 regardless.
California (9 PM)
Biggest game of the day. A Stanford loss would be huge for a variety of different reasons.
DePaul (9:30 PM)
I don’t see Xavier jumping RU barring a major run but you never know. Best for them to just get eliminated and also makes for an easier game for Nova.
Vanderbilt (9:30 PM)
I don’t see Arkansas passing RU without a deep run but best not to give Palm and company a thread to hang on for his bracket theories. Yes - I know Palm isn’t on the committee but I still prefer not to see CBS one of the major websites having a pre selection day bracket with RU as one of the last teams in.
Washington State (11:30 PM)
Same concept as Arizona with Colorado. I’d rather the profile of the whole conference just go down. Take our chances on Oregon winning out for the auto bid.