If the NCAA Tournament kicked off today, the Gonzaga Bulldogs would find themselves as the No. 3 seed in the West region, according to the selection committee. With a stellar 26-2 overall record and a 14-1 mark in the WCC, Gonzaga is making a strong case for itself.
In the NET rankings, the Bulldogs sit comfortably at No. 5, boasting a 6-1 record in Quad 1 and a perfect 6-0 in Quad 2. Their Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is ranked at No. 17, while their Basketball Power Index (BPI) is an impressive No. 8.
Originally, Gonzaga was slated to be a No. 4 seed. However, the landscape shifted following Texas Tech's setback with junior forward JT Toppin's season-ending ACL injury.
This development nudged Gonzaga up to the No. 3 seed, as explained by NCAA Men's Basketball Committee Vice Chair Keith Gill. The committee's reassessment saw Texas Tech drop to the No. 4 line.
Looking ahead, if Gonzaga can sweep their remaining three regular-season games and clinch the West Coast Conference tournament in Las Vegas, a No. 2 seed is well within reach. This prospect is bolstered by the Cincinnati Bearcats' recent upset over the No. 2-seeded Kansas Jayhawks, shaking up the tournament landscape even further.