After a loss to Houston in the Big 12 Quarterfinals, BYU’s season is over and the Cougs now await their NCAA Tournament path on Selection Sunday. I consider BYU’s Big 12 Tournament successful — they picked up two Quad 2 wins, showed well versus Houston, figured out an identity with Diomande and Mboup as key pieces, and showed the NCAA Selection Committee that Richie’s injury should not impact their seeding at all.
BYU is hoping for a 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and I realistically see four teams jockeying for two 6 seed spots while the other two will get a seven seed (more on that below).
Friday morning, Bracket Matrix has BYU as the final 6 seed with a modest gap between BYU and the 7 seeds. Friday and potential Saturday games could sway seeding.
BYU Resume Compared to Other Potential 6 Seeds
Right now I think BYU, Louisville, Kentucky, and Miami are four teams competing for two 6 seed spots. The other two will likwly be 7 seeds. Below is a resume comparison of the four.
*This is before Kentucky’s and Miami’s Friday Conference Tournament Games
What Should BYU Root for Before Selection Sunday?
I rate these in order of importance.