Blaming the RPI for NCAA Tournament selection inconsistencies is only finding a scapegoat for real-but correctable-problems in the tourney’s selection process.
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Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 1, 2017
In our latest podcast, we look at a couple of big weekend games, then the start of conference tournament play and express hope that teams will be evaluated differently for the NCAA Tournament this time around.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 27, 2017
As conference tournaments beckon, we get ready for lots of lobbying for teams’ at-large candidacy to the NCAA Tournament and highlight one team that will be much-talked about. Plus a shocker in Orlando and an important result in the Big Ten lead the way.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 13, 2017
One of the last games of the weekend ends in dramatic fashion and might lift a long-suffering program back into the NCAA Tournament. Plus another team picks up a big win, a rebuilding team sees a career end early, and some other off-court news that thankfully did not end up worse.
Is 9 not enough? Hokies’ Williams says ACC deserves 11 in NCAA field
All season long, some have wondered just how many of the 15 ACC teams will make it to the NCAA Tournament. Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams had some thoughts, and he has a unique experience relative to this conversation.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 3, 2017
In our latest podcast, we look at the week two national title contenders had, as well as a surprise at the top of the Big Ten and a legendary coach returning. Along the way, we also look at a couple of bigger picture items.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – January 26, 2017
In our latest podcast, we look at a wild week in college basketball that was highlighted by Tuesday night. We also talk about who will likely be the top team in the polls and look ahead to the weekend, which features one last flurry of non-conference games.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, January 25, 2017
It’s become obvious in recent years that the NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee, commonly known by most as the selection committee for the sport’s tournament field, feels the need to regularly throw out trial balloons under the guise of making the event “better.” Even if those balloons are filled with lead.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, January 14, 2017
A program once among the also-rans in its conference continues to be a consistent contender and winner. Plus the NCAA wants more numbers, another coach goes on the shelf, and an incident in Arizona remains a mystery.
Talking Hoops with Ted Sarandis – April 14, 2016
As we get into the off-season, there is plenty to talk about, from looking back at Villanova’s win to the coaching carousel and the NBA Draft, plus the ever-growing transfer wire.
