Moved up four spots from #44 to #40.
Still much work to do to be safely in. Only four teams with higher than 40 NET were left out of the tournament since NET rankings were used in 2019. But last season, Ohio State at #41 was snubbed. "Despite key Quad 1 wins against Kentucky, Maryland and Purdue, their 6-11 record in those matchups and No. 41 NET ranking were not enough to secure a bid in the eyes of the selection committee."