Wisconsin could play one of these teams in NCAA Tournament first round The Wisconsin men's basketball team is projected to be a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament, according to bracket experts, which would place them in the first round against an 11th-seeded team. These matchups often involve bubble teams that secured at-large berths. Here are several teams that could face the Badgers based on current tournament projections. Southern Methodist, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, is coached by Andy Enfield, who previously led Florida Gulf Coast and USC. Entering March 11, the Mustangs have a 20-12 record and a 8-10 mark in conference play. They are seeking a strong run in the league tournament, including a matchup against Louisville on March 11. SMU has suffered four consecutive losses, only one of which was against a ranked opponent. Kevin "Boopie" Miller leads the team with 19.5 points per game, earning second-team all-conference honors. The Mustangs have not advanced to the NCAA Tournament since 2017. Virginia Commonwealth, led by Phil Martelli Jr., the son of St. Joseph's longtime coach, has a history of NCAA Tournament appearances. The Rams, under Shaka Smart’s previous tenure, reached the Final Four, and despite changing coaches, they have missed only three tournaments since that run to the national semifinals in 2011. The Atlantic 10 team finished 24-7 in league play to share the conference title. However, St. Louis holds the top seed in the tournament. A loss in the league tournament could leave VCU with a strong bubble case. Terrence Hill Jr., the A-10 Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player of the Year, leads three players in double figures. He is first-team all-conference, as is Lazar Djokovic. Rookie Nyk Lewis contributes 8.5 points per game.#andy_enfield #wisconsin_men_basketball #southern_methodist #virginia_commonwealth #phil_martelli_jr
