The month of February represents the time to realize glory fought over an entire season for D1 Men's Basketball, resulting in regular season championships, better seeding for conference tourneys, or the realization that an NCAA bid is all but locked up.
For our nominees for the Team of The Month for February, we have gathered the teams who have improved their chances the most at making the NCAA Tournament through an at-large bid or conference dominance.
Your role is to vote on one of the five candidates below in the poll following the list of nominees. Voting will close on March 9 at 10 a.m. PST, and you can only vote in the poll below.
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Houston
February Record: 7-1
BennettRank Change: +16
The Cougars rode a strong month through conference play with their one loss coming to Memphis. As the team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, their recent sting of momentum could bring them to a possible conference crown.
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Arkansas
February Record: 6-2
BennettRank Change: +12
The Razorbacks are projected as a current nine seed in the latest HERO Bracketology, and their month of February helped secure that spot potentially.
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Baylor
February Record: 6-2
BennettRank Change: +18
The Bears entered February with a bit of uncertainty as to what could come late in the year, but a strong push through the back half of Big 12 play helped them to possibly lock in an NCAA berth. Currently listed as one of the first four out, the Bears need to continue their recent hot streak.
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North Carolina State
February Record: 5-2
BennettRank Change: +15
The Wolfpack had a decent month through a tough ACC, and cemented their status as being on the positive end of the bubble. A big win over then number 25 Florida State is a big resume builder.
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Michigan
February Record: 6-1
BennettRank Change: +13
The Wolverines rode through February and Big Ten play with some big wins including Ohio State and at Penn State. Making it to the Big Ten Championship game, Michigan is going to be a tough out in the NCAA Tournament.
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