On3 Sports Currently projects Kentucky to make the NCAA Tournament despite a number of recent close losses.
The Wildcats (18-12, 5-7 SEC) are currently projected as a No. 3 seed in the Tucson Regional with No. 1 Arizona, No. 2 UC Irvine and No. 4 Fresno State.
Arizona is projected as the No. 13 overall seed in the tournament.
Here’s an excerpt:
Tucson Regional
1. Arizona (13)* We have another conference with a new projected champion this week, with Arizona taking over the Big 12 crown and joining the hosting mix as a result.
2. UC Irvine*
3. Kentucky
4. Fresno State*