ESPN shares how the Washington Huskies make the NCAA Tournament

Jan 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Danny Sprinkle reacts to game action ]during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Huskies are currently sitting at a 23% chance to make the NCAA Tournament. That's not great, but there's also a path forward to make March Madness, and it's not as hard as you'd think. ESPN posted a bubble watch article this week and walked through every team on the bubble, giving them a tier ranking: "Locks", "Should Be In", "Work To Do", and "Long Shots".

The Huskies found themselves in the "Work To Do" category with the caveat…