For a team like UConn, the scores flashing across the bottom of the screen have little relevance. But for those squads not sure whether the NCAA tournament selection committee will include them in the field of 64, this is one restless weekend.

The Duquesnes, Kansas States, Syracuses, Purdues and Michigans of the world likely felt the urge to shed a few tears when Houston was upset in the Conference USA Tournament since Houston will now require an at-large bid.

James Madison in the Colonial, Wisconsin-Green Bay in the Horizon, Northern Iowa of the Missouri Valley and Louisiana Tech of the WAC are all teams with resumes strong enough to land in the NCAA tournament if they fail to win their respective conference tournaments. But each Cinderella emerging from a mid-major conference could lead to a bubble team from a major conference being left out of the field.

At some point (probably on Monday) I will take a stab at predicting the field of 64 and place them in the regions as well as highlight teams in contention to draw UConn in the first round of the tournament.

AURIEMMA REACTS TO HIS MENTOR'S RETIREMENT
Here is a statement from UConn coach Geno Auriemma on the retirement of Virginia coach Debbie Ryan.

"I was as shocked as anyone when I heard the news. Debbie has been one of the most influential people in my life. Without the opportunity that she gave me and the support I received at the University of Virginia, my life would be totally different than it is today. She will be missed by all her players, present and former, but most importantly, the game will miss her."

Auriemma served as an assistant coach on Ryan's Virginia staff before taking the job at UConn in 1985.