I read in the media that the ACC is going to be really interesting to watch the bubble teams play. But one of the better anticipated games between Wake Forest and Miami FL isn’t going to happen. Only problem is that Wake Forest needed to beat 13-19 Boston College to make that happen, and the Eagles had other plans. They managed to make Wake Forest’s wait until Sunday a very nervous one by upsetting the Demon Deacons in overtime.

Virginia Tech almost made it back to back bubble teams to lose in overtime today, but Darius Maddox hit a three pointer at the buzzer in overtime to give the Hokies a one point victory over Clemson.

In the Big East, Xavier lost this afternoon to Butler in overtime. The Musketeers have now lost 8 of their last 10 games (and one of those victories was against struggling Georgetown). They might have gone from being ranked in early February to the NIT tournament.

In mid-major heartbreak, Iona (25-6) lost in the MAAC quarterfinals to 14-18 Rider. Especially with Rick Pitino being the head coach, many felt that the Gaels had the type of team that could win a game in the Dance (they beat Alabama by 4 earlier this year). Now, I suspect Iona is heading to the NIT.

And that was just the start of the major tournaments. Thursday will see the quarterfinals for many leagues – it should be a great day of basketball as we get to see which bubble teams are going to make one final push to convince the committee they should be dancing.

Enjoy Thursday’s games!!!!