Bracketology 2020 Projected Field: Georgetown moves in, Stanford out

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 15: Head coach Patrick Ewing of the Georgetown Hoyas talks to his players during a game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 15, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Georgetown defeated Butler 73-66. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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WACO, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 15: Clark of the Bears reacts. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

South Region (Houston, TX)

(1) Baylor vs. (16) NC Central/St. Peter’s

(8) Rutgers vs. (9) Xavier

(4) Oregon vs. (13) Stephen F. Austin

(5) Butler vs. (12) Richmond/Cincinnati

(6) Iowa vs. (11) Virginia

(3) Auburn vs. (14) Wright State

(7) Houston vs. (10) USC

(2) Maryland vs. (15) UC Irvine

Once thought to be in big trouble with regard to making the NCAA Tournament, Xavier currently holds a single-digit seed in this projection. The Musketeers have been playing with renewed energy over the past few weeks. Tyrique Jones is the one leading the way but the entire team is displaying a “never quit” attitude. Xavier has won four of its last five to move past the majority of the bubble. Not many “on-the-fence” teams are winning games right now and those that are deserved to be rewarded.

The same can also be said about Richmond. The Spiders might not boast a ton of high-quality wins but they are 19-6 (9-3 A10) on the season and are very dangerous when healthy. Grant Golden is an underrated star while Jacob Gilyard and Blake Francis form a dynamic backcourt. Richmond has won four straight and is trending in the right direction as a team sitting close to the projected cutline.

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