Opportunity knocks for Bubble Watch teams this weekend

Welcome to the land of the locked, Cincinnati. Life is better on the safe side of the bubble.

Sure, the Bearcats' seed can still fall, but once you've attained the august privilege of Bubble Watch lock status, it can never be revoked. There are no "unlocks," ever.

Cincinnati earned its shiny new label through a combination of performance and happenstance. Mick Cronin's team has continued to take care of business, of course, running its record to 22-2 and its winning streak to 15 games.

Trae Young became a star almost overnight. Every day, with his family alongside, he navigates the highs and lows of fame. He's the next Steph Curry! He turns it over too much! The ride has been wild, and is just…