March Madness Bracket Reaction: Snubs, Surprises & Unfair Travel Schedules?

The NCAA Tournament bracket is officially set, and Selection Sunday delivered plenty to debate. Sports Illustrated college basketball writers Pat Forde, Bryan Fischer, and Kevin Sweeney break down the biggest storylines from the reveal, including Miami (OH) sneaking into the field, the question of who was truly the last team in, and the NC State vs. Texas First Four matchup. They also discuss concerns about unfair travel schedules for teams like Arkansas and whether the selection committee got it right.

The crew looks at the biggest winners and losers from the bracket, including St. John’s controversial seed, Vanderbilt potentially being underseeded, and John Calipari’s frustration with the selection committee.

Plus, they dive into the South Region, where Florida and Houston headline a bracket that feels primed for upsets. Is Florida’s elite rebounding the key to a deep run? Does the path set up well for Arizona, even as questions remain about whether they’re the weakest No. 1 seed? And is Purdue truly a legitimate title contender this year?

The episode also previews intriguing matchups like Jon Scheyer vs. Gerry McNamara in the first round and discusses whether a First Four matchup with SMU is a manageable test.

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