PTI Should Miami of Ohio Get a Bid if They Lose?!
Mar 2, 2026
Two sports commentators debate whether undefeated Miami of Ohio should get an NCAA at-large bid despite a weak schedule. They recap major college basketball upsets and which programs are pulling away. NBA and NHL storylines pop up, including team depth issues, goaltending concerns, and notable weekend performances. A few odd player incidents and trade updates round out the conversation.
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High-Profile Matchups Are Separating Great From Good
- Recent marquee nonconference and conference matchups are clarifying true elite teams.
- Wilbon and Kornheiser point to Duke, Arizona, Michigan, and UConn separating from good teams during consecutive high-profile wins.
Undefeated Mid Majors Deserve Respectful NCAA Consideration
- Undefeated mid-majors deserve NCAA consideration despite weak schedules.
- Tony Kornheiser argues Miami of Ohio at 29-0 should merit an at-large bid even with a 321 strength-of-schedule ranking because the achievement is rare and should be respected.
Schedule Metrics Penalize Small Conference Champions
- Strength of schedule can unjustly penalize small-conference teams trying to make the tournament.
- Kornheiser cites Miami's SOS at 321/365 and only one quad-two game to show structural scheduling barriers from Power Four avoidance.