NCAA Tournament: Why Mid-Majors Struggle
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This years NCAA tournament has seen favorites dominate, with Texas as the only double-digit team in the Sweet sixteen. The lack of multiple lower seeds advancing is a first in tournament history. Coaches attribute this to name, image, and likeness deals, the transfer portal, and conference realignment. Top programs are scooping up elite players, weakening mid-major rosters. Players are staying in college longer for better pay and development. Better metrics like the NET rankings are helping seed teams more accurately. While mid-majors may not make deep runs, the magic of March still lingers for those who break through.
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