The only two Pac-10 teams to reach the NCAA Tournament will test their mettle against two middle-of-the-pack Big East teams. That might not go well.
Tag: California
Bracket Breakdown: Cal’s Bid Sets a Dangerous Precedent
If Cal’s strength of schedule delivered the Golden Bears an at-large bid, the selection committee might be encouraging power conference teams to ignore the mid-majors.
Cal: Bears’ At-Large Prospects Remain Endangered
Cal’s artificially high RPI might not fool the selection committee if the Bears need an at-large bid to make the NCAA Tournament.
Bracket Breakdown: Pac-10’s Struggles Will Benefit Mountain West, Atlantic 10
While the Pac-10 is in danger of becoming a one-bid conference this season, the Atlantic 10 and Mountain West could put as many as nine teams into the NCAA Tournament. How is that possible?
California: Bears Face LA Teams With Less Depth
The Golden Bears will face UCLA and USC without sophomore Jorge Gutierrez, who injured his right knee against Stanford.
Willard Speaks on Siena-Holy Cross Game
Holy Cross head coach Ralph Willard was hoping to hear from Siena head coach Fran McCaffery to talk about what happened last week when the two teams met and had an ending that surprised just about everyone there. His preference was, understandably, to keep things in-house on the matter.
