Winners and losers from Selection Sunday: St. John's has major beef

"The Red Storm took care of their business in the Big East, winning the league's regular season and tournament crowns, joining Duke and Arizona as the only power conference teams to pull off the double. While the Blue Devils and Wildcats wound up as No. 1 overall seeds, St. John's drew a 5-seed and has to fly out to San Diego for a first-round matchup against one of the most dangerous 12-seeds in the tournament in Northern Iowa."

"The committee's decision to send a double champion from a power league nearly 3,000 miles away from campus to play their first round game speaks to a level of disrespect for the Big East that is growing as the years go by."

"The East Region has a ton of brand name value, with Duke, UCONN, Michigan State and Kansas as its top four seeds while St. John's, UCLA, Louisville and Ohio State"

The 2026 NCAA Tournament field of 68 was revealed with no controversial omissions, indicating the Selection Committee made appropriate choices. A weak bubble simplified the selection process at the bottom of the field. However, questionable decisions emerged regarding top-line seeding, with some conference champions receiving more favorable draws than others. St. John's emerged as the biggest loser despite winning both the Big East regular season and tournament championships, earning only a 5-seed and a distant San Diego matchup against a dangerous 12-seed in Northern Iowa. Conversely, the East Region proved to be a major winner, featuring prestigious programs including Duke, UConn, Michigan State, and Kansas as its top four seeds, providing excellent value for fans with regional tickets.

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