IMPORTANT: This is based on games played through Jan. 12. If the tournament started Jan. 13, this is what my bracket would look like.
I focused more on which teams got in and what seeds they would be, and less on balancing teams from the same conference in different regions. As the weeks progress, the bracket will get more realistic.
Last four in: UAB, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, Wichita State
First four out: Minnesota, Louisville, Old Dominion, San Diego State
Kentucky is the #1 overall seed based on a much tougher strength of schedule than Texas. Texas does have the benefit of playing its regional in Houston.
Kansas drops to a #2 seed based on having the weakest loss among them, Villanova and Syracuse, as well as the lowest strength of schedule.
Purdue takes a big dip, dropping to a #3 seed after two straight losses in conference play.
Minnesota and Louisville are out because, while they played a tough SOS, they have few if any quality wins.
Oklahoma State gets in because of its 29-point win over Texas Tech Saturday.
Wichita State is in for now, but the Missouri Valley will likely only get one bid if its conference champion wins the conference tournament.
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