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What is the highest NET ranking that is a LOCK for the Tourney?

rmilia1

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Generally the top 25-30 should be locks but there are rare instances where that wasn't true (usually with a mid major )

If you're in a major conference and in the top 30 you're pretty much a guarantee .
 

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Generally the top 25-30 should be locks but there are rare instances where that wasn't true (usually with a mid major )

If you're in a major conference and in the top 30 you're pretty much a guarantee .

Agreed. It’s pretty easy to tell the vast majority of teams that will have no issues getting in.

It’s seeding that’s trickier.

Especially with the new system. First bracket reveal will tell a lot.
 

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Why, who sits at #42?

UCF has a clear path to the dance. They need to beat Houston and Cincy 2 out of 4 times, and they're in (barring a slew of bad losses).
 

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Why, who sits at #42?

UCF has a clear path to the dance. They need to beat Houston and Cincy 2 out of 4 times, and they're in (barring a slew of bad losses).

Some of you are learning the UCFacts....

I appreciate the vote of confidence. I too, believe we go in deep this year.

#UCFacts
 

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I don't think there's any team outside the Top 25 that's a virtual lock at the Feb 1st mark. With Mid-Majors its either Regular Season Champions or Tourney Champs that get an auto-bid with no second bids from their leagues. It will be interesting to see how the NCAA Tournament Committee seeds this year based on the NET, Q-system, and Ken Pom, etc, Automatic bids are usually Tournament Champions and anything can happen in those Leagues.
 
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