In our latest NCAA tournament bracket projection, Indiana, with a record of 15-14, has meandered back into the field of 68 after upending Wisconsin and Michigan State last week.
There's a logical question about the inclusion of a team that was under .500 just a week ago: Why?
For starters, the edge of the field isn't exactly littered with dynamos. But more to the point, the Hoosiers are 6-9 against Quadrant 1 opponents – as many Quadrant 1 victories as Auburn, Central Florida, Clemson and North Carolina State put together. (As a reminder, quality of victories are sorted into tiers to help the tournament selection committee compare team résumés.