5 Reasons Why Cincinnati Bearcats Will Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Adam McGill

5 Reasons Why Cincinnati Will Make NCAA Tournament

FaradCobbCincinnatiBearcats2 — The Cincinnati Bearcats have enjoyed another strong season and they will be rolling right into the conference tournament. With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, here are five reason why the Bearcats will be dancing next week.

5. They Already Beat Tulsa

NCAA Basketball: Tulsa at Memphis

5. They Already Beat Tulsa

NCAA Basketball: Tulsa at Memphis — Since the AAC will likely only receive two bids for the tournament this season, it may come down to either Cincinnati or Tulsa. Luckily, the Bearcats have the edge over Tulsa, as they beat them 56-47 last week.

4. They Ended Season With Winning Streak

2014 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational Basketball Tournament Memphis v Indiana State

4. They Ended Season With Winning Streak

2014 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational Basketball Tournament Memphis v Indiana State — The Bearcats ended the regular season with an impressive six-game winning streak, including a big 77-65 win over Memphis. Ending the regular season on big note always looks good to the committee.

3. They Ended Year With BPI Of 46

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3. They Ended Year With BPI Of 46

ShaqThomasCincinnatiBearcats — Miami ended the season with a BPI of 46. They are even ranked higher than monster programs like Alabama (58), Syracuse (59), UConn (66) and South Carolina (68). If their BPI is any indication, they will be a shoe in to make the tournament.

2. They Beat Both Of Their Ranked Opponents

1. Beat San Diego State

2. They Beat Both Of Their Ranked Opponents

1. Beat San Diego State — Cincinnati played two ranked opponents this season, and they won both times. They beat San Diego State (No. 19) 71-62 in overtime and defeated SMU (No. 23) 62-54. Two wins over ranked opponents will help solidify the Canes as a tournament team in 2015.

1. They Will Build Confidence In Conference Tournament

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1. They Will Build Confidence In Conference Tournament

CincinnatiBearcatsBasketball2 — Cincinnati is currently sitting third in the American Athletic Conference with a 13-5 record. They will at least make it to the Quarterfinals and the team will build a ton of confidence along the way.

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