Big 12 basketball: After road sweep, Arizona’s outlook for a March Madness bid improves

There are nine-and-a-half weeks until Selection Sunday — more than enough time for a fragile situation to turn bleak, especially in a conference as rugged as the Big 12.

No matter, the Hotline is calling its shot here and now.

Arizona is in.

The Wildcats are a lock for the NCAA Tournament following their road sweep of Cincinnati and West Virginia.

Yes, a lock.

Despite five losses in 14 games.

Despite seven of their nine wins counting as Quadrant III or IV results.