What makes an NCAA tournament team? There are numerous numbers to calculate which teams are considered the “best” for the 68-team field, but none have had Arizona State as a team slated to play postseason basketball until recently.
According to ESPN.com’s Charlie Creme, ASU (12-8, 4-3 Pac-12) was considered a “last four in” team, indicating that of the at-large bids, the Sun Devils would barely make the cut.
After their 81-77 victory over the No. 6-ranked Arizona Wildcats (17-4, 7-4), the Sun Devils’ dreams of going dancing have become more of a reality with each passing game.