As always, conference tournament champions get automatic bids, but there are, per usual, those teams on the bubble that may or not make it into the dance. (sbnation.com)
Conference tournament automatic bids gain entry into the tournament, but they do not guarantee a bye. (sbnation.com)
So far there have been 13 automatic bids into the NCAA Tournament this year with many more to be finalized over the weekend. (sportsinsights.com)