Does Anyone Want To Make the NCAA Tournament?

The bubble burst big time today when five teams lost, with UNLV and Washington still to play tonight. Wake Forest, Clemson, Arizona State, UAB, and Memphis lost the chance to lock up a spot in the big dance, and now they will all be the most tense couch potatoes in America.

The teams that did win today, San Diego State and Georgia Tech, had to comeback and win their games. Both teams need a win in the next round over New Mexico and Maryland respectively to distance themselves from the losers from Thursday.

Friday boasts two games that were supposed to be elimination games, but all four teams—Saint Louis vs. Rhode Island and Mississippi State vs. Florida—could get in no matter what the outcome is. And with a win over Tennessee in the SEC quarterfinals, Ole Miss could launch its name into the list of bubble contenders.

Three teams that benefited the most from all the losers today are Illinois, Florida State, and Missouri. The Illini and Seminoles have yet to hit the court in their tournaments and are now in. Missouri is a lucky loser after going down to Nebraska yesterday. They get in because of their resume.

Three more teams that benefited from all the losing were Wednesday's losers South Florida and Seton Hall and Charlotte, who lost Tuesday. For the Bulls and Pirates, at least they won a game in a conference tournament, and Charlotte is better than most of the teams that lost.

Teams That Are Now Locks: Illinois, Florida State, Missouri, Texas

Teams That Are in With a Win: Georgia Tech, Saint Louis, Rhode Island, Mississippi State, Florida

Teams Fighting for the Remaining Six Spots: UAB, Memphis, Clemson, Wake Forest, Arizona State, UNLV, San Diego State, Ole Miss, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, South Florida, Charlotte, Losers of Saint Louis/Rhode Island, and Mississippi State/Florida games.