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NCAA Men's Basketball Tiers: Projections for 99 Teams

NCAA Men's Basketball Tiers: Projections for 99 Teams

Myron Medcalf
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Myron Medcalf

ESPN Writer
- Covers college basketball
- Joined ESPN.com in 2011
- Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jeff Borzello
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Jeff Borzello

ESPN Writer
- Insider information on basketball recruiting.
- He joined ESPN in 2014.
- Graduate of the University of Delaware.

November 1, 2024, 11:00 am ET

While it's fun to believe that every men's college basketball team in the United States has a chance to win a national title and compete in March, we all know that's not true. However, the NCAA tournament's 68-team field offers an opportunity to participants from every league in the United States. That welcoming atmosphere of sports' biggest postseason event is what captivates the country for three weeks each year.

However, there is still a lot to digest (currently at 364) the number of teams in Division I men's college basketball. To help everyone, ESPN's Myron Medcalf and Jeff Borzello have separated a portion of them into tiers. Some of these programs may survive the chaos of March and win the national title. We know (mostly) who they are. Then there are the squads that deserve more cautious projections. What's up with those sleepers and Cinderellas? They are here too.

Here's a rundown of 99 teams that might, or might not, make a postseason this season.