"The NCAA selection committee revealed its top 16 teams on Saturday and I've never been so happy. My happiness doesn't come from the results displayed; it comes from the fact that committee chairman Keith Gill gave us what I've always been asking for. Clear, concise and logical reasoning behind why each team was seeded where it ended up being seeded. Ultimately, I would love to get a similar breakdown after the actual 68-team bracket is revealed - nothing beats transparency!"
"As far as the actual seeds revealed, I do not have any real issues with what the selection committee did. The top line featured Michigan, Duke, Arizona and Iowa State. The Cyclones finished ahead of Houston due to the fact that they were 4-1 against Quad 1A opponents, while Houston was just 2-3. The Cyclones' case was also helped due to the fact that they had just beaten Houston earlier in the week. UConn, Illinois and Purdue joined Houston on the No. 2 seed line."
The NCAA selection committee revealed a top-16 seed list and provided clear, concise reasoning for each team's placement. The top seed line included Michigan, Duke, Arizona and Iowa State. Iowa State ranked ahead of Houston based on a 4-1 record against Quad 1A opponents and a recent head-to-head win. UConn, Illinois and Purdue joined Houston on the No. 2 seed line. The No. 3 line featured Florida, Kansas, Nebraska and Gonzaga. Texas Tech was moved down one seed line after JT Toppin's season-ending injury despite earlier consideration as a No. 3 seed. The No. 4 line included Michigan State, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Subsequent games shifted seed positions, with Duke beating Michigan and UConn moving into a No. 1 seed after winning at Villanova.
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