As March approaches, NET rankings are once again at the center of college basketball, this year seemingly more than last as criticism of the metric has started to roll in. Steve Forbes, following Wednesday’s loss to NC State, spent a good bit of his presser ripping on the NET.
Given the heating up of discussions around the NET, it feels like a good time for a full NET refresher.
What is the NET?
The NET is a rating system used to rank college basketball teams. It is particularly useful in basketball, as most basketball courts have nets.