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Bracket Watch: Which Bubble Teams Are Separating Themselves?

This time of year, it feels like the projected field of 68 for the men's NCAA tournament could change every hour. In some ways, this constant movement is a reminder to slow down and not overreact to single results—especially with sample sizes having grown to 20-plus games. However, the NET in particular has been more volatile than usual this season, making it harder not to make significant changes to the bracket based on individual outcomes. The hope is that eventually, the vast majority of teams will either play their way in or play their way out of the field, making my job a lot easier on Selection Sunday.