With just a couple hours to go until the Selection Show, the final Bracketology projections are in. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi released his final predictions for the 68-field in the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon.

Aside from the COVID year, the Texas Longhorns will more than likely be missing their first NCAA Tournament since the 2018-19 season. ESPN's Joe Lunardi releas

Although most local programs have been eliminated from contending for their conference titles, one is still fighting for an automatic March Madness berth. North Texas is set to face UAB in the American Athletic Conference tournament semis, hoping to clinch a spot in Sunday’s championship game.

North Carolina will have a very stressful 40 or so hours as they await their NCAA Tournament fate. With the chance to really put a stamp on their resume and leave little doubt, the Tar Heels fell short against Duke due to a late-game blunder.

North Carolina men's basketball on Friday night cost itself a chance at an ACC championship—and potentially a ticket to the NCAA tournament. Once trailing rival Duke by 24 points, the Tar Heels stormed back in the second half and had a chance to take the lead with 4.

One of those bubble teams Sunday was the North Carolina Tar Heels, who earned a play-in spot in the East Region. UNC will take on San Diego State for a chance to earn a No. 11 see