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NCAA No. 1 Seeds: Who Will Claim Top Spots?
10 Feb
Summary
- Arizona and Michigan are top contenders for elite status.
- Duke and UConn lost, opening doors for other teams.
- Illinois and Houston have strong paths to a No. 1 seed.
As Selection Sunday approaches in less than five weeks, the landscape for the top NCAA No. 1 seeds is dynamic. Arizona and Michigan are establishing themselves as a class apart, with the potential for a historic national championship game. While these two are formidable, other teams are vying for the remaining No. 1 seeds.
Duke and Connecticut, long entrenched as top seeds, have recently experienced high-quality losses, creating openings. These defeats, though not detrimental, have allowed teams like Illinois and Houston to press their cases. Metrics and upcoming schedules provide these contenders with opportunities to secure a coveted top seed.
Illinois, with key games remaining, and Houston, facing tough conference opponents, are positioned to capitalize. The Big Ten and Big 12 conferences are particularly strong, offering numerous chances to build impressive resumes. The final stretch of conference play and tournaments will be decisive in determining the final No. 1 seeds.
