UCF basketball post season play?

[Central Floridave]

Can UCF play back into the postseason conversation? I think they would have to make a big run in the Big12 conference tourny. That's a no brainer. Win and in, I think.
But, near impossible as UCF will be on the bottom seed and will have to play extra game, then get matched up with a top ranked team. Not impossible, but unlikely.

The NIT is a possibility as well. It looks like 8 Big12 teams are getting into the NCAA and UCF is sitting around #12 in conference. Maybe they can move up with winning the rest of the games and winning a couple in the conf tourny.

After some googlin', I saw this opportunity in Las Vegas. Team selection is from those who do not get into post season play.

What is the College Basketball Crown: Everything to know about the postseason tournament on FOX | FOX Sports

The College Basketball Crown, a 16-team men's postseason tournament, will take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas. Here's everything to know ahead of the tournament!

www.foxsports.com

 

[PositYourself]

No way UCF makes the big dance.

 

[Central Floridave]

Only way to make NCAA is to win the conference tourny. So, saying 'no way' is inaccurate. Maybe very extreme low odds would be better.

NIT is a possibility I guess, but that College Basketball Crown tourny might be interesting. I hope they do have some post season games.

Can UCF go on a winning streak and play themselves into post season play? (odds are slim to none for NCAA). (slight maybe for NIT) (strong possibility for College Basketball Crown tourny).

But, gotta win. That 7 game losing streak really put a damper on the season. Maybe they can crawl out of that win. Currently a two game winning streak!

Just speculating, I have no idea what will happen.


"The College Basketball Crown, a 16-team men's postseason tournament, will take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas and will air on FOX and FS1.

The tournament will feature schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East, in addition to at-large participants. Teams that did not participate for the NCAA Tournament will be eligible for the event, with two automatic qualifiers coming from each participating conference, and additional teams chosen by a select committee."

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Sounds like that Tourney may be better than NIT.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

I think we might make a tourney if anything. Maybe.

 

[Poolside Knight]

Teams turn down the NIT

going one year occasionally is fine but if you make it a habit of that being your tourney every year it is small time

 

[KRH55]

Yeah that “College Basketball Crown” sounds way better…

 

[connerito]

Only way to make NCAA is to win the conference tourny. So, saying 'no way' is inaccurate. Maybe very extreme low odds would be better.

NIT is a possibility I guess, but that College Basketball Crown tourny might be interesting. I hope they do have some post season games.

Can UCF go on a winning streak and play themselves into post season play? (odds are slim to none for NCAA). (slight maybe for NIT) (strong possibility for College Basketball Crown tourny).

But, gotta win. That 7 game losing streak really put a damper on the season. Maybe they can crawl out of that win. Currently a two game winning streak!

Just speculating, I have no idea what will happen.


"The College Basketball Crown, a 16-team men's postseason tournament, will take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas and will air on FOX and FS1.

The tournament will feature schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East, in addition to at-large participants. Teams that did not participate for the NCAA Tournament will be eligible for the event, with two automatic qualifiers coming from each participating conference, and additional teams chosen by a select committee."

IMO if they get 20 wins they r in the big dance. Tough to do as it requires at least 2 Big 12tourney wins n have a big run now But it will be real difficult to leave out a 20 win big 12 team.

 

[Central Floridave]

grabbed this. Not looking too good. 68 teams to the NCAA, NIT takes 32 teams. UCF bubble watch...gotta win these last two. But, I'd take that vegas post season tourny if offered. Maybe next year!​

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UCF's Rankings and Quadrant Records​

• RPI: 92
• Net Rank: 77
• Overall Record: 15-14, 6-12 Big 12 Conference
• Quadrant 1 Record: 2-9
• Quadrant 2 Record: 2-1
• Quadrant 3 Record: 6-4
• Quadrant 4 Record: 5-0

UCF's Upcoming Games​

Date	Opponent	Time	TV
Wed, Mar 5	Oklahoma State	7 p.m.	ESPN+
Sat, Mar 8	at West Virginia	5 p.m.	ESPN+

 

[Central Floridave]

In The College Basketball Crown:

Northwestern (B1G)
Indiana (B1G)
Cincinnati (B12)
Arizona St. (B12)
Villanova (BE)
Xavier (BE)
Iowa (B1G)
TCU (Big 12)
UCF (Big 12)
Rutgers (B1G)
UNLV (MWC) -- Just a vibes guess.

From: https://www.nitbracketology.com/2025/03/

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

In The College Basketball Crown:

Northwestern (B1G)
Indiana (B1G)
Cincinnati (B12)
Arizona St. (B12)
Villanova (BE)
Xavier (BE)
Iowa (B1G)
TCU (Big 12)
UCF (Big 12)
Rutgers (B1G)
UNLV (MWC) -- Just a vibes guess.

From: https://www.nitbracketology.com/2025/03/

My Nephew went to Xavier (they call is X). Interesting

 

[Central Floridave]

4 big 12 teams for a guess in that vegas tourny...that's the benefit of being in a bigger conference right there.

Also, some storied programs listed. I hope that happens.

I really hope UCF wins the Big12 Tourny coming up...but...yeah right, that is very unlikely. I'd be happy with a first round miracle win though and a good showing in post season.

Otherwise...when does football season start?

 

[LoboCane]

4 big 12 teams for a guess in that vegas tourny...that's the benefit of being in a bigger conference right there.

Also, some storied programs listed. I hope that happens.

I really hope UCF wins the Big12 Tourny coming up...but...yeah right, that is very unlikely. I'd be happy with a first round miracle win though and a good showing in post season.

Otherwise...when does football season start?

“Advantage”…get a grip Dave, absolutely nobody cares about that crap (Crown). No money, no exposure and it’s an indicator of a trash basketball program to accept playing there.

 

[Poolside Knight]

“Advantage”…get a grip Dave, absolutely nobody cares about that crap (Crown). No money, no exposure and it’s an indicator of a trash basketball program to accept playing there.

The talk of expanding March Madness is so ridiculous..68 teams when you include the First 4. any other tournament is just rewarding mediocrity.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

The talk of expanding March Madness is so ridiculous..68 teams when you include the First 4. any other tournament is just rewarding mediocrity.

Bowl games have been the same for years.

 

[Central Floridave]

Lobocane, surely you can see there is an advantage to being in a bigger conference in contrast to a weaker one. Get a grip yourself. UCF is still in the conversation with a poor record this season, whereas, if still in the AAC, they wouldn't be. Keep on trying to troll. You making yourself look stoopid.

Let me break down your comments:

"get a grip Dave". I'm very sane and very stable person. Semi-Retired, not a care in the world other than if the surf is up, or what chores I gotta do....Having a conversation about the possibility of your favorite sport's team post season play should not need to 'get a grip'....I am very not unique in that regard hoping for their team makes the playoffs, a tourny, win, succeed, or even lose, but at least make a showing.

"absolutely nobody cares" YOU obviously do with responding to this post. That makes YOU a nobody.

"No money, no exposure " It's on Fox Sports. AND in Las Vegas. WTF? No money, no exposure? Go back to troll school with that nonsense.

"an indicator of a trash basketball program". Look who is projected to be in tourny. Indiana, Cinci, Iowa, 'Nova, etc. Uh, you might want to do some googling on those team's past 'trash' basketball programs. Another strike out for you.

Your past few post have been targeting me and I'm curious on why is that the case. What is your motive on that? If you need me since you miss AuburnMalzhanTroll so much, then I'm here for you. What else you got?