Well, let me tell ya ’bout this Boise State basketball stuff, the “bracketology” they call it. Sounds fancy, but it’s just about whether our boys gonna make it to that big tournament, the NCAA thingy.
What’s the deal with Boise State and the tournament?
Now, these fellas who watch college basketball all the time, they try to guess which teams get in. They call ’em “bracketologists.” One fella, Lukas Harkins, he’s been doin’ this for seven years, so he knows a thing or two. He says Boise State, they’ve been to the tournament a few times. Went in ’22, then again in ’23, and even made it three times in a row by goin’ in ’24! That’s pretty good, right? Set a new record for the team, they did.
- 2022: Made the tournament
- 2023: Made the tournament again
- 2024: Made it three times in a row, a new record!
How do you get into the tournament, anyway?
See, there’s two ways to get in. First, if you win your conference tournament, you’re in, no matter what. They call that an “automatic qualifier.” Simple enough, right? Win your games, and you’re in. But if you don’t win your conference, you gotta hope the folks pickin’ the teams think you’re good enough. They look at all sorts of numbers and stuff, like the “NET rankings.” Boise State, they say their ranking is pretty good, number 24 last time I heard. But they ain’t played many real tough teams, only won three outta twelve games against the best of the best. So, who knows if that’s good enough.
So, will Boise State make it in 2025?
Well, that’s the big question, ain’t it? Some folks sayin’ they got a good shot. They even beat San Diego State, who was leadin’ our conference. After that win, they moved up in the brackets, became a 10-seed they said. That sounds pretty good to me. But you never know. These bracketology fellas, they keep changin’ their minds. One minute you’re in, the next minute you’re out.
What are they lookin’ at to decide?
Like I said, they got these rankings, the NET rankings. And they look at who you beat, and who you lost to. They call it your “resume,” like you’re applyin’ for a job or somethin’. Boise State, they gotta keep winnin’ games, especially against those good teams. And if they win the whole Mountain West conference, well then, they’re definitely in. Some folks even think Boise State might be the best team in our conference, and the best of the smaller schools, even better than that BYU team.
What about those “bid snatchers”?
Now, some teams, they ain’t got no chance of gettin’ in unless they win their conference tournament. They call them “bid snatchers” ’cause they snatch a bid away from someone else. There’s this team, North Carolina State, they’re one of them bid snatchers. Gotta win it all or they stay home. Boise State, they’re in a better spot, but they still gotta keep winnin’ to make sure they get in.
Where can you find all this information?
Well, there’s folks out there who keep track of all this stuff. They got websites and such, where you can see the rankings and the brackets and all that. I ain’t too good with computers myself, but the young folks, they know how to find it. They say it’s all there, the history of the rankings, the team’s resumes, everything. Makes my head spin just thinkin’ about it.
Final thoughts on Boise State’s chances?
So, will Boise State make the tournament in 2025? I think they got a good chance, but they gotta keep playin’ hard. They gotta win those important games, and they gotta show those bracketology fellas they belong. It ain’t easy, that’s for sure. But our boys, they’re tough, and they got heart. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed!
Key things for Boise State:
- Keep winning games, especially against good teams.
- A high NET ranking helps, but it ain’t everything.
- Winning the conference tournament guarantees a spot.
- Avoid being a “bid snatcher” – it’s too risky!
That’s about all I know ’bout this bracketology stuff. Hope it makes some sense to ya. It’s a whole lotta numbers and guessin’, but in the end, it’s all about whether our boys get to play in that big tournament. And that’s what we’re all hopin’ for.
