As March Madness approaches, the NCAA Tournament field is still up in the air, with the possibility of bid thieves shaking up the bubble teams. The Bracket Central series is tracking the run-up to the tournaments, with the last bracket before automatic qualifiers are decided. The question of how many bid thieves could impact the field is looming, as teams on the bubble like Arkansas, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska are at risk of being squeezed out. The weak bubble has led to discussions of expanding the tournament, but for now, the focus is on the teams fighting for a spot.
Teams from certain conferences, like the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, ACC, Mountain West, and WCC, are potential candidates to play the role of bid thieves if they can make a strong run in their conference tournaments. South Carolina, Rutgers, Kansas State, Villanova, Virginia, Colorado State, and San Francisco are some of the teams to watch as potential spoilers. With only a few spots left in the field, every game will be crucial for these bubble teams as they vie for a chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the Bracket Central series as Selection Sunday approaches.
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