NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Indiana, Arkansas at Risk of Bid Thieves

As March approaches, the NCAA Tournament landscape is heating up, with numerous teams vying for critical spots. Several teams, including Boise State and Oklahoma, find themselves on the bubble, needing strong performances in their final games to impress the selection committee. The Big Ten Conference is also taking steps to benefit the Indianapolis community as it prepares to host its basketball tournaments, emphasizing charitable initiatives. Meanwhile, the potential for 'bid thieves' looms large, as lower-seeded teams could disrupt the tournament field by winning their conference championships. Purdue, a historically strong team, is struggling this season and might miss the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year, while other Indiana teams like Ball State and IU Indy are fighting for their tournament lives. The narrative of March Madness continues to unfold as teams prepare for crucial matchups and the excitement of Selection Sunday approaches.