Razorback Men's Basketball Projected as 5-Seed for March Madness

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The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is projected to receive a No. 5 seed in the upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament, according to the latest Bracketology predictions from CBS Sports and ESPN. The Razorbacks, ranked No. 20 nationally, finished the regular season with a 23-8 record and third-place standing in the SEC. They will look to improve their seeding with a strong showing in this week's SEC Championship.

Why it matters

Making the NCAA tournament is a major accomplishment for the Razorbacks, who are seeking to build on last year's first-round exit as a 10-seed. A higher seed would give Arkansas a better path to advancing deep into the tournament and potentially making a run at the school's first national championship since 1994.

The details

The Razorbacks are currently projected as a No. 5 seed in the Western region, potentially facing either No. 12 seed High Point or No. 12 seed South Florida in their opening game. An impressive showing in the SEC Championship this week could boost Arkansas to a No. 4 seed, though that would likely require some losses by other highly ranked teams. The Razorbacks earned an automatic quarterfinal spot in the SEC tournament and will face either Texas A&M, Oklahoma, or South Carolina - all teams they have beaten this season.

• The NCAA March Madness tournament Selection Sunday is under one week away.
• The Razorbacks finished the regular season with a 23-8 record and third-place standing in the SEC.
• The SEC Championship tournament takes place this week.

What’s next

An impressive showing in the SEC Championship this week could be the key to Arkansas jumping to a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament.