Where do BYU, Utah State and Utah land in latest bracketology projections heading into March?
BYU and Utah State are playing some of their best basketball with March nearly upon us.
Utah, meanwhile, is trying to regain its footing for the final key stretch before Selection Sunday on March 17.
How many Utah schools will make the men’s basketball NCAA Tournament this season?
Here’s a look at several national predictions for BYU, Utah and Utah State with two weeks left in the regular season.
Note: an asterik* denotes projections that were updated since BYU won at No. 7 Kansas on Tuesday night. All other bracketology projections were last updated prior to the Cougars’ victory.
What are the latest bracketology projections for BYU, Utah State and Utah?
BYU: No. 7 seed vs. New Mexico in the first round, Charlotte subregional.
Utah State: No. 7 seed vs. Texas in the first round, Omaha subregional.
Utah: Designated among First Four Out.
BYU: No. 6 seed vs. Colorado-Ole Miss winner in the first round, Salt Lake City subregional.
Utah State: No. 5 seed vs. Grand Canyon in the first round, Spokane subregional.
Utah: No. 11 seed vs. Gonzaga in a First Four Game in Dayton, Ohio.
BYU: No. 4 seed.
Utah State: No. 6 seed.
Utah: No. 11 seed.
BYU: No. 8 seed vs. Florida Atlantic in the first round, Charlotte subregional.
Utah State: No. 5 seed vs. Appalachian State in the first round, Spokane subregional.
Utah: Designated among Next Four Out.
BYU: No. 5 seed vs. Grand Canyon in the first round, Pittsburgh subregional.
Utah State: No. 7 seed vs. Providence in the first round, Omaha subregional.
Utah: Designated among First Four Out.
BYU: No. 7 seed vs. New Mexico in the first round, Salt Lake City subregional.
Utah State: No. 5 seed vs. South Florida in the first round, Pittsburgh subregional.
Utah: Designated among Next Four Out.
BYU: No. 6 seed vs. Virginia-Ole Miss winner in the first round.
Utah State: No. 6 seed vs. Providence in the first round.
Utah: Designated among First Four Out.
BYU: No. 7 seed vs. Gonzaga in the first round, Charlotte subregional.
Utah State: No. 7 seed vs. Texas in the first round, Charlotte subregional.
Utah: Designated among Next Four Out.
BYU: No. 7 seed vs. Gonzaga in the first round.
Utah State: No. 6 seed vs. Indiana State in the first round.
Utah: Designated among First Four Out.
BYU: No. 6 seed.
Utah State: No. 7 seed.
Utah: No included.
What stands out about the latest BYU, Utah State and Utah bracketology projections?
BYU: The Cougars were trending down in the latest projections — due to recent road losses at Oklahoma State and Kansas State — but in two bracketology projections since BYU’s win at Kansas, the team saw a bump up in its projected seeding.
Utah State: The Aggies continue to stay steady, with bracketologists projecting Utah State to be anywhere from a No. 5 to a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Utah: The Utes are on the outside looking in with most projections now, although CBS Sports and Team Rankings have them sneaking into the field.
How are BYU, Utah State and Utah trending right now?
BYU: The Cougars (20-8, 8-7 Big 12) got a big boost from their road victory over the No. 7 Jayhawks on Tuesday. BYU has won four of its past six games and will play two of its final three regular-season games at home, with a road matchup at No. 8 Iowa State sandwiched in between. Following the win at Kansas, BYU jumped four spots to No. 10 in the NET rankings.
Utah State: The Aggies (23-5, 11-4 Mountain West) stayed atop the MWC standings with an overtime victory on the road at Fresno State on Tuesday night. Utah State has won four of its past five games and will play two of its final three at home, including the regular-season finale against New Mexico. The Aggies are currently No. 35 in the NET rankings.
Utah: The Runnin’ Utes (16-11, 7-9 Pac-12) lost their only game last week, getting blown out on the road at Colorado. Utah, which has lost four of its past five games, will play its final two home games this week when it hosts Stanford and California. The Utes are currently No. 53 in the NET rankings.
When is Selection Sunday?
This year’s NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on Sunday, March 17. The selection show announcing the 68-team field will be televised at 4 p.m. MST on CBS.
The 2024 tournament will begin with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, on March 19 and 20, with first and second round games running March 21-24.
The Final Four will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on April 6 and 8.
