Vanderbilt bracketology may place the Commodores as a No. 4 seed on Selection Sunday

Vanderbilt's SEC Tournament wins have pushed current projections toward a No. 4 seed, and the team will play Arkansas in the SEC Championship before the NCAA Selection Show reveals official seedings and opponents at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday.

Vanderbilt enters Selection Sunday after two significant SEC Tournament wins, including a victory over No. 1-seeded Florida. Players and coaches say they concentrate on each game, but seeding projections are drawing attention as the selection show nears. The Commodores face Arkansas in the SEC Championship tomorrow at 12 p.m. CT in Nashville. After that game, the team will return to campus and view the NCAA Selection Show together. Known details: - Current projections place Vanderbilt as a No. 4 seed after its recent SEC Tournament wins, boosted most notably by the victory over Florida. - ESPN bracket projections have Vanderbilt paired with Northern Iowa in one scenario; other possible 13-seed opponents listed include Utah Valley, Hofstra, and North Dakota State if Vanderbilt is a No. 4. - If Vanderbilt falls to a No. 5 seed, projected 12-seed opponents in that scenario include Akron, McNeese, Yale, and High Point. - A substantial loss to Arkansas could increase the likelihood of sliding from a No. 4 to a No. 5 seed, while a closer result would likely keep current projections intact. - Bracket projections suggest first-round site possibilities for Vanderbilt include Portland, San Diego, or Tampa, depending on how nearby higher-seeded teams are placed. - The NCAA Selection Show will air on CBS at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, and Vanderbilt plans a private team viewing at the Huber Center. Summary: Vanderbilt's recent wins have strengthened its bracket profile and current projections center on a No. 4 seed. The outcome of the SEC Championship against Arkansas could influence whether the Commodores remain a 4 or slip to a 5, which in turn affects likely opponents and first-round locations. The official bracket and Vanderbilt's opponent will be announced on the NCAA Selection Show at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday.