We conclude our extensive year-by-year looks at NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday bubbles over the last 35 years by revisiting recent history, the last five years of tournament selection 2015-19.
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Bubbles, Sitting on the Fence and Brackets Part 6: 2010-14
Part 6 of our year-by-year deep dives looking at the NCAA Tournament bubbles past brings us to the years 2010-14. The 68-team tourney arrives, TV commentators go ballistic about VCU’s selection in its Final Four year, and inspired picks in 2012 and 2013 are followed by a decided shift in committee philosophy the next year.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 8, 2020
The first two NCAA Tournament bids went out after dramatic finishes in championship games to set the stage. Plus a long day of tournaments ends with a thrilling back-and-forth between two star guards, a surprise champion in the ACC and a three-way tie atop the Big East.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Scarlet Knights get a big win at a time they really need it to secure their place in March. Plus the bank is open for the Longhorns, conference tournaments get going, and amidst some unfortunate news is a heartwarming story in Vermont.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Monday reminded anyone who didn’t notice or remember that Leonard Hamilton can coach. Plus tragedy strikes in the junior college ranks, a star does something no player ever has on an eventful day, and the MEAC race just got a lot more interesting.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, February 20, 2020
There was no shortage of urgency heading into the home stretch for NC State, and they certainly showed it in taking advantage of a big quality win opportunity. Plus the Wildcats have a bigger lead, a dramatic home win on a night with road wins in the Big East, and two league leaders go on the road and win to stay tied at the top.
The Morning Dish – Friday, February 14, 2020
It seems like so long ago that Memphis was thought to be a top 10 team and perhaps even a national title contender. Plus things are getting more interesting out west, a big win in the Big Ten for a team that has been up and down, and the challenges continue in Austin.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Monday night brought a result no one ever saw coming back in different times for a program and its coach. Plus a new number one hangs on, a clock malfunction down south, and some sad news with a coaching legend.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, January 16, 2020
Only one undefeated team remains as an arch rival knocks off the only one that was in action on Wednesday. Plus a Big East team plays like they were expected to, while the rest of the conference is simply unpredictable, and a buzzer-beater in Columbia.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – January 10, 2020
In our latest podcast, we start with a double overtime thriller in the Big Ten, then talk about two long-time powerhouses who could be headed for the unthinkable, a few key results from Wednesday night, and a Big 12 school that hasn’t looked as good of late after a promising start to the season.
