Selection Sunday for March Madness 2024: The Balls Are Set
by Nicole Koerfgen
Update:
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College basketball fans have this day marked in red on their calendars: On the holy Selection Sunday, they come together and look forward to the fateful decision of the 68 teams for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men's and women's basketball tournament.
Power over the bubble teams and the Final Four rests in the hands of the Selection Committee – made up of athletic directors and conference commissioners from various NCAA member institutions – who analyze the teams' performances during the regular season and conference tournaments before the momentous Selection Sunday. Which factors play a role in the big sports game?
Teams' win-loss records
strength of schedule
quality wins
other statistical metrics
Bubble teams are at a critical stage in this process: They are on the verge of participation – in the so-called "bubble" and potentially missing the March Madness tournament due to their inadequate sports performance.
Who will be the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2024? One thing is clear: the Final Four generates anticipation among most fans and the greatest attention internationally. The CBS and ESPN Sports college basketball experts made the following predictions for the top four in the NCAA Tournament 2024:
Predictions March Madness No. 1 seed Men | Predictions March Madness No. 1 seed Women |
|---|---|
Connecticut Huskies | South Carolina |
Purdue Boilermakers | Iowa |
Houston Cougars | USC |
North Carolina Tar Heels | Stanford |
What Time is Selection Sunday?
So when is Selection Sunday? Selection Sunday takes place every year in mid-March – this year, it was on March 17th, 2024 on the channel CBS at 6 p.m. ET for the men's selection, and the channel ESPN at 8 p.m. ET for the women's selection. Take note of the forthcoming schedule to ensure you catch both the NCAA men's and women's collegiate basketball tournaments:
Event | NCAA Men's Schedule | NCAA Women's Schedule |
|---|---|---|
First Four | March 19-20 | March 20-21 |
First Round | March 21-22 | March 22-23 |
Second Round | March 23-24 | March 24-25 |
Sweet 16 | March 28-29 | March 29-30 |
Elite Eight | March 30-31 | March 31-April 1 |
Final Four | April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ | April 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH |
Championship | April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ | April 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH |
Selection Sunday Results 2024: Ranking 1-68
The March Madness is set – the following basketball teams are among the top 68 of the men’s NCAA tournament:
UConn
Houston
Purdue
Iowa State
Tennessee
N. Carolina
Marquette
Auburn
Illinois
Arizona
Creighton
Baylor
Kentucky
Duke
Saint Mary’s
San Diego State
Alabama
BYU
Gonzaga
Kansas
Texas Tech
Wisconsin
Florida
South Carolina
Utah State
Colorado
Dayton
Nebraska
Texas
New Mexico
Colo. St.
Clemson
Washington St.
FAU
Nevada
Michigan St.
Boise St.
Mississippi St.
TCU
Drake
James Madison
Northwestern
Grand Canyon
McNeese
Oregon
NC State
Virginia
Texas A&M
Samford
Yale
Duquesne
Vermont
Charleston
UAB
Akron
Colgate
Morehead St.
Oakland
South Dakota St.
Western Kentucky
LBSU
Longwood
St. Peter’s
Montana St.
Stetson
Grambling
Howard
Wagner
Read more about the men’s NCAA bracket at CBS and all about the women’s Selection Sunday bracket. Does your love for this event know no bounds? Then print your official blank 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket and record all the winners, disappointments, and surprises.
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