BYU Kicks Off Big Twelve Tournament

0:00On March 9th, BYU kicks off Big 12 tournament play Tuesday against Kansas State. The Cougars sit at 21 wins and 10 losses with a strong resume, ranking 24th in NET and 25th in Ken Palm. Analysts predict a 90-79 victory, giving BYU a 79% chance to advance. A win over the struggling Wildcats, who are 12 and 19 overall, counts as a quad-two victory since their 99th in NET. That sets up a Thursday match-up with 7 seed West Virginia, ranked 58th in NET for another potential quad-two win. Deeper runs get tough against Powerhouse Houston. Fans and bracket experts see this tournament boosting BYU's profile slightly, especially their 7 and 8 quad-one record and 6 and 2 in quad. 2. Recent metrics like wins above bubble rank them 23rd, a key factor for the Selection Committee. A solid showing avoids resume damage from weaker foes. Bracket Matrix now projects BYU as the final 6 seed after Saturday's win, up from 7.

1:05Their NET can neck with Kentucky and St. Mary's for that spot, with BYU leading in quad-one and 2 wins, while Kentucky shines in road victories. Over tournament teams. Tournament results could solidify as 6 or 7 seed, dodging tougher second round draws in the NCAA tournament. BYU heads arrested and ready to build momentum.