BYU Basketball Drops in NCAA Bracketology Amid Losing Streak

The Cougars have lost four of their last five games, putting their NCAA Tournament seeding in jeopardy.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:47pm

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BYU basketball has dropped four of its last five games, including a three-game losing streak. This has caused the team to slip in the latest NCAA Tournament bracketology projections, with the Cougars potentially falling out of the top-16 seeds and being projected as a No. 6 or No. 7 seed. BYU's biggest issue is a lack of a signature 'Quad 1A' victory, though they have a chance to change that on Saturday against No. 7 Houston.

Why it matters

BYU's recent struggles have put their NCAA Tournament seeding in question, which could impact their path to the Final Four. As a team on the bubble of the top-16 seeds, the Cougars need to finish the regular season strong to secure a more favorable tournament draw.

The details

BYU is currently 4-5 against Quad 1 opponents this season, but a perfect 13-0 against Quads 2-4. The team's biggest issue is the lack of a signature 'Quad 1A' victory, which would be a win against a team ranked 1-15 in the NET at home, 1-25 on a neutral floor, or 1-40 on the road. Saturday's game against No. 7 Houston provides an opportunity for the Cougars to pick up that elusive Quad 1A win.

  • BYU is currently on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of its last five games.
  • Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament is five weeks away.

The players

Kevin Young

The head coach of the BYU basketball team.

Joe Lunardi

A bracketology expert who has BYU outside the protected top-16 seeds in his latest projections.

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What they’re saying

“Bracketology projections are heating up for the NCAA Tournament.”

— Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSLsports.com (KSLsports.com)

“The upside of Lunardi's bracket forecast is that he still has BYU in Portland, in a quadrant with Vanderbilt as a 4-seed.”

— Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSLsports.com (KSLsports.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

BYU's recent losing streak has put their NCAA Tournament seeding in jeopardy, highlighting the importance of the Cougars finishing the regular season strong to secure a more favorable tournament draw. The team's lack of a signature 'Quad 1A' victory is a major concern, but they have an opportunity to change that on Saturday against No. 7 Houston.