Quad 1 in NET rankings is a term used to refer to a basketball team’s games played against opponents with high NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking and played on neutral ground or away from home. In other words, it means the team played against a good opponent on a neutral or away court. The NET rankings is a tool used by the NCAA selection committee to evaluate basketball teams based on their performance during the season, and Quad 1 wins are considered the most valuable wins for a team’s resume.