Chris Dobbertean

Now that the 2013 NCAA Tournament field is set, it’s time for our resident bracketologist to switch from projection mode to prognostication mode.

Now that the Selection Committee has revealed the 2012 NCAA Tournament bracket, our resident bracketologist takes a look at their performance, as well as his own success in projecting the field of 68.

The moment of truth has almost arrived. Here's our bracketologist's last attempt at projecting the NCAA Tournament field of 68.

With Mississippi's win over Florida in the SEC tournament championship game, the Rebels took their fate out of the Selection Committee's hands. But how does the Ole Miss win affect the rest of the picture?

Back on Friday, Nov. 9, the 2012-13 college basketball season began. Today, one of the most thrilling and unpredictable campaigns in recent memory reaches the beginning of its end as the 68 teams that will play for the title will be revealed.

In 2012, there was a clear No. 1 overall seed, Kentucky, the squad that happened to win the national championship. This season, the top nod, and the entire one line on the seed list for that matter, is not quite so clear cut.

Earlier today, Mississippi took a small step toward safety with a victory over Vanderbilt in the SEC semifinals, but just like the other teams on the Last Four In list, the Rebels are far from certain to see action in the 2013 NCAA Tournament.

Of the three bubble teams in action on late Saturday afternoon, the Rebels were the only winners. Still, they cannot yet feel comfortable about their position for Sunday.

Now that Florida has eliminated Alabama and Memphis defeated Southern Mississippi, here's how the picture looks for surprise automatic qualifiers between now and Sunday.

From Moraga, Calif. to Charlottesville, Va. and assorted points in between, teams near the NCAA Tournament cut line spent the early part of Selection Eve on a roller coaster ride, thanks to the Conference USA final in Tulsa.