The more I dwell on this I think they get in, if they win today, just because they are The Cuse. That plus fact that they play in toughest conf. without question can only help. Reputation helps alot of these bubble teams every year and that helps syr. The team that will benefit most for reputation is UNC. Suddenly they are a possible #2 seed and a Final 4 threat. Better chance of being bounced in second round! That said they did look superb against Duke other night.
RE: Cincy being declared in, wouldnt bet on that -- if they lose today they go back on bubble and have to watch out for SetonHall,Rutgers and other teams out of conf.