The highly anticipated Selection Sunday for the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is finally here, with the 68-team field set to be announced at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Basketball fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the top seeds and the bubble teams that will have the opportunity to compete in the prestigious tournament.
The 2024 season has been fiercely competitive, with South Carolina emerging as the only team to maintain an undefeated record. Following their second consecutive SEC Tournament title, the Gamecocks have secured the No. 1 overall seed with their flawless performance, aiming to replicate their 2022 NCAA Women’s Tournament victory. Only nine teams have ever clinched the championship as undefeated champions, adding to the significance of South Carolina’s achievement.
While the seedings for the other teams remain unknown, CBS Sports researcher Connor Groel has been diligently working on bracketology. Basketball enthusiasts can tune in to Selection Sunday on ESPN or stream it live on ESPN+ and Hulu with Live TV. The event will also provide crucial insights as the tournament’s commencement draws nearer.
Key Details for the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Selection Sunday
- Date: Sunday, March 17
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV
The selection process for the 68-team field involves 32 teams securing their spots by winning their respective conference tournaments. The remaining 36 teams will be unveiled on March 17, marking a pivotal moment for women’s basketball. Notably, the top 16 teams in the tournament will host first- and second-round games, emphasizing the significance of securing home court advantage throughout the season.
Automatic Bids Earned
Several major conference winners have already earned automatic bids to the tournament, including Notre Dame, Texas, UConn, Iowa, USC, and South Carolina. Additionally, a comprehensive list of teams who emerged victorious in their respective conference tournaments is available for reference.
Important Dates for the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament
- Selection Sunday: March 17
- First Four: March 20-21
- First Round: March 22-23
- Second Round: March 24-25
- Sweet 16: March 29-30
- Elite Eight: March 31-April 1
- Final Four: April 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
- Championship Game: April 7 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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