Winning the West Coast Conference Tournament championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament had an immediate payoff for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Za

Saint Mary’s knows it will still play for an unprecedented fourth straight year in the men’s NCAA Tournament, even after a disappointing 58-51 defeat to longtime rival Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference tournament championship game.

The Bulldogs won their conference again Tuesday night. Plus, Wednesday’s many key games and the latest bracket projection ahead of Selection Sunday this weekend.

And the teams that need some help down the stretch to hear their name called on that day. Several of the conferences that expect multiple bids start their tournaments on Tuesday and there are some compelling story lines to watch.

NCAA Tournament begins one week from tonight with the First Four in Dayton. We will know the 68 teams for the men's bracket when they are revealed Sunday night, but with conference tournament action unfolding around the country,