Get ready for a week-long barrage of Bracketology, Quad wins, Kenpom rankings and other terms unique to college basketball’s crunch time.
With Selection Sunday less than a week away, the final jockeying for both inclusion and positioning in the NCAA Tournament has arrived. This is the week where a quick loss can prove deadly and a deep run in a conference tournament will deliver both lasting memories and a sweet seed.
For the second straight season both the University of Rhode Island and Providence College are in the NCAA mix, yet with differing issues to resolve. The Rams (23-6) head to the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Washington as the favorite to repeat as tourney champs.