Indiana's NCAA Tournament Hopes Hanging by a Thread

0:00On March 14, Indiana University's men's basketball team finished the regular season at 18 wins and 14 losses, but their NCAA tournament. Dreams are hanging by a thread. Selection Sunday is this weekend, and Die Hard Hoosier fans are clinging to hope for a spot in the 60-18 field. Earlier this week, those hopes took a hit with a loss to Northwestern in the Big 10 tournament, marking the seventh straight defeat to the Wildcats. Meanwhile, in the mid-American conference tournament, undefeated number 20 Miami Ohio finally lost to UMass, though the Red Hawks still seem like a lock for the big dance. Then Mac Shake Up means an extra bid could go to a weaker team like 17 and 15, UMass or 18 and 14 Toledo, if they win it all, squeezing the bubble even tighter for teams like Indiana. Experts already viewed the Hoosiers as the first team out, and fans are questioning the selection committee if they get snubbed. The teams sat pretty at 17 and 8 after beating Oregon, but then dropped six of their last

1:03seven, including twice to a lowly seeded. Northwestern. Despite the roster of mostly mid-major transfers, Coach Darian DeVries built a competitive squad that won 18 Big 10 games. If the NCAA passes them by, the NIT looks likely, especially with billions and bets fueling tournament fever this year.