Ohio's March Madness prospects look promising in 2024, with potentially 6 teams qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of Ohio teams' tournament chances:

Tournament Locks

• Ohio State (17-7, #21): Strong resume with wins over Duke, Seton Hall, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Still competing for a top-5 seed.

Should Be In

• Xavier (17-10, #37): Despite recent struggles, quality wins over Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Marquette, and UConn should secure their spot.

Bubble Teams

• Dayton (20-8, #45): Needs to win remaining games after early season struggles. Signature win at Kansas keeps hopes alive.
• Cincinnati (17-11, #93): Limited quality wins. Must win out and likely needs AAC tournament success.

MAC Contenders

• Toledo (22-6, #87): Offensively talented but lacks depth
• Ohio (23-5, #106): Strong team led by Mark Sears with quality non-conference wins
• Kent State (18-9, #132): Hot team with star guard Sincere Carry

Conference Tournament Hopefuls

• Akron (18-9, #159)
• Cleveland State (19-7, #188)
• Wright State (16-13, #195)
• Youngstown State (18-11, #245)

No Tournament Chances

• Miami OH (12-15, #252)
• Bowling Green (12-16, #266)

While Ohio teams may not be favorites for deep tournament runs, the state maintains its streak of having at least one team in the NCAA tournament field since its inception.

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