As major conference tournaments get underway this week, many NCAA hopefuls are looking to add one or two final data points to their March Madness resumes.
For mid-majors like Santa Clara and VCU, they’re hoping a deep conference tournament run may be enough to solidify their status on the right side of the bubble. The tournament committee hasn’t been kind to non-power teams in recent years, but every season has a unique flavor.
Other high majors like Indiana and Auburn are hoping the preferential treatment continues.
Here’s an updated look at the men’s NCAA Tournament bubble, as of March 10.Â
NCAA Tournament Bubble Teams (2026)
| Current Status | Team | KenPom Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Last Four Byes | Texas | 33 |
| Last Four Byes | Texas A&M | 35 |
| Last Four Byes | Missouri | 50 |
| Last Four Byes | UCF | 53 |
| Last Four In | Santa Clara | 34 |
| Last Four In | Auburn | 39 |
| Last Four In | SMU | 43 |
| Last Four In | VCU | 45 |
| First Four Out | Indiana | 41 |
| First Four Out | New Mexico | 49 |
| First Four Out | Stanford | 59 |
| First Four Out | Cal | 71 |
| Next Four Out | Cincinnati | 42 |
| Next Four Out | Oklahoma | 46 |
| Next Four Out | Seton Hall | 51 |
| Next Four Out | Virginia Tech | 56 |
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