Daily Bubble Talk - Tuesday

Curtis Sumpter made the common sense decision not to return this season for Villanova. Story here

Oklahoma is a half-full/half-empty situation. Four back-to-back wins by one-point. Is this a sign of a tough/clutch team or a sign of a team barely holding it together? Where do you seed them when they play like this?

Pitt is overrated based on perception and a deceptively impressive record. Look at their OOC record. Look at the games. They have beaten the teams they were supposed to in conference. Nothing more. This team is once again destined for an early exit in March because they haven't been tested enough outside the Big East. They really don't deserve a Top 10 seed. Jamie Dixon is more likely to be the next Quin Snyder than the next Bruce Pearl or Thad Matta.

Gonzaga barely beat SF, which traditionally gives them a hard time. This time they needed a GW 3-pointer from P-Mac who is starting to find his offense again. Clearly they are not playing like a #2 seed right now, but then again, who is?

Coaches fired at Northern Colorado, Weber State and Colorado College(Div 3). Gary Waters is in exit orbit, which may hurt Rutgers chance for an ...NIT bid! Likewise, Dick Bennett's retirement may hurt Washigton State's slim chances for an ..NIT bid.