NPI Tracker: Hockey East continues to make a move, is up to three qualifying teams
Plus: A look inside BC's rev-share budget, jersey patches are coming to college sports, this week's bracket projection with NPI notes/takeaways
Hockey East has claimed another NCAA Tournament spot, at least for this week. UConn slides into the field as an at-large team in this week’s NPI Tracker, though the league’s footing remains precarious, with both the Huskies and Boston College clinging to the final two at-large positions.
In today’s newsletter (#633), I break down the full NPI picture and offer an updated bracket projection. Also in this issue:
An explanation of Hockey East’s recent surge in the NPI.
A closer look at how the race for the final No. 1 seeds is shaping up.
Insight from Boston College athletic director Blake James on the Eagles’ revenue-share budget and how it’s being allocated.
A look ahead to the arrival of commercial logo jersey and equipment patches in NCAA competition next season.
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