Bracketology Bubble Watch: Where do teams stand relative to the field?

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Pac-12 Conference

Firmly in the field: None.

Some perspiration: None.

Double the deodorant: Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon.

Washington Huskies (15-4, 6-0 P12)

NET: 40 | KPI: 45 | SOR: 36 | BPI: 55 | KP: 43 | Sag: 45

Q1: 1-3 | Q2: 2-1 | Q3: 6-0 | Q4: 6-0

It is going to be difficult to secure “resume-building” wins in the Pac-12 to put together an at-large bid so the best method to bolster a resume is by simply winning…and doing it a lot. And through the first few weeks of conference play, that is exactly what Washington is doing. The Huskies currently stand at an undefeated 6-0 in conference play and they have not lost a game since Dec. 15. On the whole, their resume is not all that impressive (zero KenPom top-50 wins) but they have the best shot at an at-large bid in the conference.

Arizona Wildcats (14-6, 5-2 P12)

NET: 54 | KPI: 42 | SOR: 40 | BPI: 56 | KP: 61 | Sag: 44

Q1: 1-3 | Q2: 3-3 | Q3: 5-0 | Q4: 5-0

Arizona, unlike Washington, does own one win over the KenPom top-50 (No. 13 Iowa State) but their resume is a little weaker on the whole. With that said, though, the Wildcats are very much in the hunt for an at-large bid. The bottom of the Pac-12 is extremely poor and that should give Zona a chance to pile up some wins. The key will be taking down a couple of the other top teams in the league, which they failed to do with recent losses to Oregon and USC. Hope is there but they need to start winning more consistently. The Pac-12 is a nightmare filled with bubble-bursting mines.

Arizona State Sun Devils (14-5, 5-2 P12)

NET: 69 | KPI: 38 | SOR: 53 | BPI: 58 | KP: 55 | Sag: 49

Q1: 3-1 | Q2: 4-2 | Q3: 1-1 | Q4: 6-1

As winners of three straight games against KenPom top-100 teams, Arizona State is starting to look like the team we thought they were after beating Kansas last month. The Sun Devils are starting to regain some confidence and that bodes tremendously well for their at-large hopes. They have the best collection of wins in the league and need to keep up the strong play. Two vital matchups against USC (away) and Arizona (home) approach.

Oregon Ducks (11-8, 2-4 P12)

NET: 67 | KPI: 71 | SOR: 83 | BPI: 51 | KP: 54 | Sag: 46

Q1: 2-4 | Q2: 0-2 | Q3: 4-1 | Q4: 5-1

Oregon, in my opinion, is a longshot to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks have been hit with the injury bug in a big way this season and have struggled to recover. With only one KenPom top-50 on the year and eight total losses, it will be difficult for the resume to recover. With that said, though, they have a very favorable schedule for the next five games and going 4-1 or better during this stretch could change their fortunes a bit.

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