NCAA Tournament March Madness Bubble Watch: Oregon

NCAA Tournament March Madness

#25 Oregon

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Projected seed: 2 (automatic qualifier)

Oregon has built a strong resume this season, highlighted by impressive victories against ranked opponents such as Alabama and Texas A&M, both of which showcase their ability to compete against elite competition. However, the team also has some vulnerabilities, as illustrated by their significant loss to Illinois, which raises questions about their consistency against top-tier teams. The narrow defeat to UCLA further emphasizes their potential, but it also highlights a need for better defensive execution. Upcoming games will be crucial; victories against tougher opponents like Michigan and Wisconsin could solidify their standing, while additional losses could jeopardize their projection, especially with the Big Ten's competitive landscape. Maintaining momentum against teams they are favored to beat, like Nebraska and Northwestern, will be essential to ensure they remain in the conversation for a high seed come tournament time.

Date	Opponent	Ranking	Outcome
11/4	UC Riverside	161	W91-76
11/8	Montana	224	W79-48
11/12	Portland	328	W80-70
11/17	Troy	111	W82-61
11/21	@Oregon St	58	W78-75
11/26	(N)Texas A&M	23	W80-70
11/27	(N)San Diego St	46	W78-68
11/30	(N)Alabama	8	W83-81
12/4	@USC	71	W68-60
12/8	UCLA	30	L73-71
12/15	SF Austin	258	W79-61
12/21	(N)Stanford	86	W76-61
12/29	Weber St	245	W89-49
1/2	Illinois	7	L109-77
1/5	Maryland	22	W83-79
1/9	@Ohio St	32	W73-71
1/12	@Penn St	42	W82-81
1/18	Purdue	12	L65-58
1/21	Washington	95	64%
1/25	@Minnesota	110	58%
1/30	@UCLA	30	47%
2/2	Nebraska	47	57%
2/5	@Michigan	10	42%
2/8	@Michigan St	14	43%
2/11	Northwestern	54	58%
2/16	Rutgers	82	62%
2/19	@Iowa	52	50%
2/22	@Wisconsin	20	44%
3/1	USC	71	61%
3/4	Indiana	61	60%
3/9	@Washington	95	57%