Weather predictors express the chance of precipitation through percentages. What are the chances of local college basketball teams making the NCAA tournament? Here’s our fearless forecast.
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Georgetown (17-5) » It would take a collapse of, well, 2009 proportions (when GU finished 4-12 after a 12-3 start) for the Hoyas not to make the tournament. Even then, with quality wins over ODU, Missouri, Utah State, Memphis, Villanova and Louisville, consider the Hoyas a lock. Chance » 99 percent.
George Mason (18-5) » With an RPI of 29, the Patriots may be able to make the NCAAs, regardless of their showing in the CAA tournament. George Mason faces tough games against VCU, Northern Iowa and ODU. Chance » 70 percent.
American (15-7) » In the Patriot League, there’s one way to earn an NCAA berth — win the conference tournament. The Eagles were the preseason favorites, but a decisive loss at home to Bucknell has altered the course. A win Wednesday at Bucknell would even the score. Chance » 40 percent.
Maryland (14-8) » With games remaining against North Carolina, Florida State, Boston College and Virginia Tech, the Terps can still win their way into the ACC’s top four. Failing that, it would take a deep run in the ACC tournament. Chance » 35 percent.
George Washington (11-11) » With losses in five of their last six, the Colonials have no chance for an at-large berth. Can they win the Atlantic 10 tournament? Chance » 5 percent.
Navy (8-15) » With three straight wins, are the Midshipmen on the verge of a turnaround? History is not on their side. They have lost nine straight years in the opening round of the Patriot tournament. Chance » 2 percent.
