The NCAA Division II men's basketball committee released its second regional ranking considerations for 2021 NCAA Tournament selections.

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcat men's basketball team continues to be one of the eight teams under consideration for a berth into the Central Region. The top six teams  in the Central Region will earn a spot into the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

Central Region Teams Under Consideration (Alphabetical Order)
Minnesota State - 10-6
MSU Moorhead - 9-3
Missouri Southern - 12-8
Northern State - 15-1
Northwest Missouri State - 19-1
Upper Iowa - 10-6
Washburn - 15-5
Wayne State (Neb.) - 10-6

The 2021 Central Region Tournament will take place March 13-16 at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota.