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Bracketology 2019: Arizona rises, Nevada drops in projected field

By Lukas Harkins

TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 29: Brandon Williams #2 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half of the college basketball game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at McKale Center on November 29, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 29: Brandon Williams #2 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half of the college basketball game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at McKale Center on November 29, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – JANUARY 05: Head coach Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers reacts. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – JANUARY 05: Head coach Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers reacts. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

South Region

(1) Virginia vs. (16) Lehigh/Rider

(8) Florida vs. (9) Iowa

(4) Auburn vs. (13) Hofstra

(5) Wisconsin vs. (12) San Francisco/Kansas State

(6) Nebraska vs. (11) Wofford

(3) Kansas vs. (14) Yale

(7) Cincinnati vs. (10) Purdue

(2) Gonzaga vs. (15) Montana

After back-to-back road losses to Maryland and Iowa, Nebraska got back on track late in this past week by securing a home victory over Penn State. On the whole, the Cornhuskers were not particularly impressive in that performance but they needed a conference win in a big way to avoid starting 1-4 and they did just that. With Indiana (away) and Michigan State (home) coming up, Nebraska is still firmly in the field but they need to start snagging some big wins.

You could also say the same about Kansas State, who has underachieved tremendously so far this year. After starting non-conference play at 6-0 and joining the conversation as a Big 12 contender, the Wildcats have dropped four games and their best victory to date came at home against an underwhelming West Virginia team. Head coach Bruce Weber’s team has plenty of time to improve its resume, especially in the deep Big 12, but they will likely be underdogs in most of their remaining games.

Lastly, I want to highlight the play of Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman. Easily one of the top mid-major players in the country, JWF has pushed the Pride to the top of the list of CAA contenders so far this season with his all-around play. To this point in the year, the reigning CAA POY is averaging 27.3 points (.505/.395/.864), 4.6 points, and 3.5 assists per game.

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