Bracketology

Bracketology is the process of predicting and organizing teams into a tournament bracket, especially for events like the NCAA basketball tournament. Analysts evaluate team performance, rankings, and other factors to forecast which teams will qualify and where they'll be placed. The goal is to create a projected structure that illustrates potential matchups throughout the tournament. This helps fans, media, and experts visualize the competition’s future and gauge teams' chances of advancing. While inherently speculative, bracketology combines data analysis and expert judgment to generate informed predictions before official selections are made.