(Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.)
By the time you’re reading Bubble Watch next week, teams in power conference tournaments will be warming up, hoping to spark some magic to go on a Cinderella run.
Just one week of play remains in the regular season, making the margin for error incredibly thin. Mid-major conference tournaments await, ready to pop the bracket bubble with potential upsets.
Headed into this week, where do the bubble teams stand?
ACC
Locks: California, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame
On the bubble: Virginia Tech
| Team | Record | NET | SOS | Quad 1 | Quad 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17-10 |
46 |
47 |
1-7 |
4-1 |
Spotlight on: Virginia Tech
After beating Cal, Virginia Tech continues to position itself well enough to sneak into the NCAA Tournament. Victories over Louisville and Georgia Tech also provide a solid foundation for the Hokies’ résumé.
However, an upset during the ACC tourney or at least a tighter game against the conference’s upper tier could help solidify Virginia Tech’s chances. The Hokies look comfortable, but six of their eight Quad 1 games have ended in…
