Surprising Schools Who Earned Automatic Bids | NCAA Tournament

TLDRA look at the schools who won their conference tournaments and earned automatic bids for the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina State, Stetson, and Grambling State are among the surprising teams making their first-ever tournament appearance.

Key insights

🏆North Carolina State's win in the ACC tournament was a big surprise and earned them their first NCAA tournament appearance since the 1980s.

🌟Stetson and Grambling State making their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance is a significant achievement for these lesser-known schools.

🔥North Carolina State's performance, winning 5 games in 5 days, showcased their determination and resilience.

💪Utah State is an under-the-radar team to watch out for in the NCAA tournament, with their strong defensive play and potential for a deep run.

🏀Drake is another team flying under the radar, with a high-level scorer in Tucker DeVries and a balanced lineup that could surprise opponents.

Q&A

Which teams won their conference tournaments and earned automatic bids?

—North Carolina State, Stetson, Grambling State, and more.

When was the last time North Carolina State made the NCAA tournament?

—North Carolina State's last tournament appearance was in the 1980s.

Are Stetson and Grambling State making their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance?

—Yes, Stetson and Grambling State are making their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance.

What makes Utah State an under-the-radar team?

—Utah State's strong defensive play and potential for a deep run make them an under-the-radar team to watch out for.

Who is the high-level scorer for Drake?

—Tucker DeVries is the high-level scorer for Drake.

Timestamped Summary

00:01A look at the surprising schools who won their conference tournaments and earned automatic bids for the NCAA Tournament.

00:13North Carolina State's win in the ACC tournament was a big surprise and earned them their first NCAA tournament appearance since the 1980s.

00:15Stetson and Grambling State are among the surprising teams making their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance.

01:08Utah State is an under-the-radar team to watch out for in the NCAA tournament, with their strong defensive play and potential for a deep run.

02:03Drake is another team flying under the radar, with a high-level scorer in Tucker DeVries and a balanced lineup that could surprise opponents.

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