Not every bubble result is breaking USC’s way, but most bubble results are. Some bubble teams are playing their way into the NCAA Tournament field, such as Memphis, Boise State, and West Virginia. All three teams have won big games this week to solidify themselves in the field. However, many more bubble teams are failing to make the decisive move and win the tipping-point game which can put them in the bracket.
The Clemson Tigers, viewed by many as a “First Four Out” team heading into Tuesday’s slate, lost 64-57 at Virginia. The Tigers have multiple atrocious losses on their resume and are outside the cut line for that reason. They really could have changed the equation by beating a Virginia team which is probably going to get a No. 4 seed for the NCAA Tournament, but they fell short.
Here’s the bubble outlook for Clemson: The Tigers have to beat Notre Dame at home this coming weekend, which they are very likely to do, and then win at least one game at next week’s ACC Tournament. That’s two wins Clemson must have. If the Tigers don’t win each of their next two games, they’re done and will go to the NIT. The real question is whether Clemson can get in with only two wins, or if it will need three (meaning a second win at the ACC Tournament).
USC fans will be watching this and other bubble storylines next week.
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