Wednesday Quickies: Path to a 1 Seed Edition

Selection Sunday is just days away, and with Championship Week in full swing, the tournament field is beginning to take shape and teams are gaining a much clearer idea of where they might be seeded when the bracket is revealed on Sunday.

As it stands, Kentucky is on the border line between a 1 seed and a 2 seed. Sports Illustrated recently released some insight into how each of the eight teams vying for a 1 seed can clinch a spot on the top line of the tournament field.

As for Kentucky, they can pretty much lock up a 1 seed by bringing home a 5th straight SEC Tournament title this weekend. That won’t be an easy task though.

Kentucky will face off against Ole Miss or Alabama on Friday. The Rebels took Kentucky to the wire in Oxford just a week ago and the Tide gave the Wildcats one of their three conference losses back in January.

After that, Kentucky would likely face a rubber match with Tennessee, which dominated Kentucky in Knoxville after the Wildcats easily handled them in Lexington.

Finally, the Cats could face off against LSU, the other team that defeated them in conference play.

Kentucky could land a 1 seed just by making the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday, but depending on how Duke and North Carolina fare in the ACC Tournament, as well as Michigan State in the Big 10 Tournament, that becomes less of a certainty.

Here is the full SI article that breaks down some of the scenarios

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Quickies

How much can Reid Travis help Kentucky in Nashville? - Herald Leader

It will probably take an adjustment period for Reid to get back into the flow of things.

A contingent of Tennessee fans could threaten BBN’s dominance in Nashville - Herald Leader

Kentucky fans will need to be in full force with a number of UT fans expected to make the short drive to Nashville.

Players confirm Reid is looking good in practice - KSR

Some positive Reid Travis news to start your day.

Could loss knock Gonzaga off 1 line? - Yahoo Sports

After the Zags’ stunning loss, some are wondering if Gonzaga will fall from their assumed 1 seed.

NCAA Tourney Selection Committee will have a tough job - Yahoo

Building the bracket is never easy but this year has some difficult decisions to make.

Pitino’s phone records will play key role in upcoming lawsuit - Courier Journal

These records will show how close Pitino was to TJ Gassnola.

Jazz fan banned permanently after viral exchange with Westbrook - ESPN

The fan has been banned from Jazz games and Westbrook picks up a $25k fine.

Fan to file lawsuit against Westbrook - Bleacher Report

The next chapter of this saga.

Odell Beckham Jr. steps into an ideal spot in Cleveland - Sports Illustrated

OBJ will be the #1 target that Baker Mayfield needs.

Grading NFL Free Agency signings and trades- ESPN

There have been several big names on the move so far this offseason.

What is the potential fallout from the college admissions scandal? Sports Illustrated

If you’re looking for a good in-depth article to explain this situation, I’d highly recommend this one.

Ex-Kansas Football coach suing the school - Bleacher Report

David Beaty is filing the suit against KU for an alleged breach of contract.