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As discussions of tournament eligibility continue, attention shifts beyond just Arkansas. Lunardi pointed out that it's not unusual for higher-seeded teams to fall short as the tournament approaches. Most notably, teams often deemed underdogs or "down-ballot" in major conferences can pose significant threats come March.
Among these under-the-radar teams are Texas A&M and Texas Tech, which have both shown remarkable improvements and could potentially shake up tournament brackets. This further emphasizes the unpredictability of tournament play, as teams that were once overlooked have garnered impressive wins and can upset more highly touted programs.