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Arizona Wildcats Slip to No. 3 Seed After Losses

2/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arizona Wildcats' seed fell after two losses, becoming third No. 1 seed behind Michigan and Duke.
Arizona Wildcats lost 78-75 in overtime to Texas Tech, moving Texas Tech to the No. 3 seed.
Iowa State Cyclones' strong performance against Kansas solidified their No. 2 seed.
Florida Gators rise after beating Kentucky, positioning for a potential No. 2 seed.
The NCAA NET Rankings continue to influence standings as the tournament approaches.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 NCAA Tournament marked a pivotal moment in college basketball, with Virginia earning a No. 1 seed after a 31-3 season, reflecting the impact of the newly implemented NET Rankings. This change, replacing the RPI, emphasized late-season performance, as seen with Arizona's drop to a No. 3 seed, influencing future tournament strategies for teams like Texas Tech and Iowa State.

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Story summary

Arizona Wildcats' seed fell after two losses, becoming third No. 1 seed behind Michigan and Duke.
Arizona Wildcats lost 78-75 in overtime to Texas Tech, moving Texas Tech to the No. 3 seed.
Iowa State Cyclones' strong performance against Kansas solidified their No. 2 seed.
Florida Gators rise after beating Kentucky, positioning for a potential No. 2 seed.
The NCAA NET Rankings continue to influence standings as the tournament approaches.

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