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March Madness: Tennessee basketball gets a No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament
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March Madness: Tennessee basketball gets a No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament

https://www.on3.com/teams/tennessee-volunteers/news/tennessee-basketball-march-madness-seed-ncaa-tournament-bracket-location-opponent/
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  • Tennessee earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play in the Midwest Region.
  • The Vols have reached the NCAA Tournament for eight straight appearances.
  • Tennessee has back-to-back Elite Eight runs as a No. 2 seed in recent seasons.
  • Tennessee ranks highly in NET, KenPom, BartTorvik, and EvanMiya metrics.
  • The bracket was released Sunday, confirming seed and potential opponents.
  • Tennessee's seed marks a shift from prior Elite Eight runs as a No. 2 seed.
  • Past tournament history shows Tennessee’s first-weekend outcomes have varied in recent years.
  • Tennessee’s 2019 and 2023 tournament histories are noted in context of seed performance.
  • The selection notice highlighted multiple evaluators; NET, KenPom, BartTorvik, and EvanMiya.
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BREAKING: SMU lands first NCAA Tournament bid since 2017
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sports17h ago

BREAKING: SMU lands first NCAA Tournament bid since 2017

https://www.on3.com/teams/smu-mustangs/news/smu-lands-ncaa-tournament-first-four-matchup-vs-miami-ohio-for-first-march-madness-appearance-since-2017/
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  • SMU earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament First Four, drawing Miami (Ohio) as their opponent for the program’s first appearance since 2017.
  • SMU’s season featured a mid-30s NET ranking and a Top 20 offense before B.J. Edwards’ injury disrupted late play.
  • Commissioner Jim Phillips supported SMU’s resume, noting nine Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins and a NET in the 37 range.
  • SMU’s schedule strength included four consecutive SEC opponents, contributing to their NCAA case.
  • B.J. Edwards was sidelined late in the season due to injury but was expected to return for a potential NCAA run.
  • Coach Tim Enfield expressed confidence in SMU’s NCAA Tournament status and Edwards’ return potential.
  • SMU’s top scorers Boopie Miller and Jaron Pierre, Jr. are highlighted as dynamic backcourt threats for the NCAA run.
  • SMU's offense averaged 84.20 points per game; defense yielded 77.60, ranking variably in the national metrics.
  • The field for SMU includes historical context, returning to March Madness under coach Tim Enfield who previously coached USC.
  • ESPN2 coverage and broader media discussion framed SMU’s selection and expected performance.
  • SMU’s fielding for the NCAA Tournament reflects a balance of strong Quad 1/2 wins and limited Quad 3/4 losses.
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