March Madness is nearly here, and the final days of February are buzzing with anticipation. In this bracketology series, we've covered top seeds and bubble teams. Now, let's examine the puzzling "weird" teams—those almost certain to receive at-large bids despite confusing resumes.
The Tennessee Lady Vols are struggling, losing eight of their last ten games. However, their strong overall resume, including quality wins and the nation's toughest schedule, should secure their tournament spot.
NC State has had a relatively disappointing season but has done enough to earn a bid. With no bad losses and solid NET and strength-of-schedule rankings, they are projected as a mid-range seed.
Notre Dame, after an offseason overhaul, looks like a low seed dangerously close to the bubble. A recent winning streak, however, helps their case.
USC remains in a precarious position but is likely safe for an at-large bid thanks to key victories and strong metric rankings.